Second World War pillbox, Rochford Golf Course, North of Rochford Airfield (EHER 20738)
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Summary
A Second World War concrete and brick pillbox located at Rochford Golf Course.
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Location
| Grid reference | TQ 8705 8982 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ROCHFORD, ROCHFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
April 2003. World War Two Defences in Rochford survey: site visit and desktop research.
At the edge of a golf course, just outside the north-west corner of London Rochford Airfield, is a Type FW3/22 pillbox. It is made of brick and concrete with the entrance on the south side. Each of the faces measures 7’6”. Inside, the central pillar, standard on such pillboxes, has been demolished and removed. Each of the five forward walls has a loophole. Unusually, the south-west face has two, with the extra loophole at a low level. <1> <2>
The condition of the pillbox is particularly poor. Most of the brickwork has fallen off and there has been considerable deterioration over the years. Three photos of site. <2> <3>
NRHE data transfer:
1995-2002. Defence of Britain survey.
Pillbox, no specification.
LOCATION: Rochford Golf Course. <4> <5>
Sources
- <1> SEX31431 Bibliographic reference: Wills, H.. 1985. Pillboxes: A Study of U.K. Defences 1940. p.28.
- <2> SEX70624 Report: Nash, F.. 2004. Survey of World War Defences in the District of Rochford: Volume Two.
- <3> SEX63397 Photograph: Nash, F.. 2003. Photographs of World War Two Defences in Rochford, in the HER. Three frames, April 2003.
- <4> SEX76214 Webpage: Clarke, J.. 1996-2003. Defence of Britain Database.
- <5> SEX75778 Collection: Various. Various. Historic England Archive. DEB01.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1423792
- National Monuments Record: TQ 88 NE 120