Second World War pillbox on the north-east corner of the Canewdon radar transmitter site, Gardeners Lane (EHER 20780)

A Second World War Type FW3/22 pillbox on the north-east corner of the Canewdon radar 'transmitter site' (EHER 19575), adjacent to Gardeners Lane. It is almost entirely covered in thicket but the boundary fence of the site, made of steel dacoit-type palings, can still be made out.

July 2003. World War Two Defences in Rochford survey: site visit and desktop research. During World War Two, Canewdon Radar Station was split into two sites, the Receiver Site to the north of Lambourne Hall Road (EHER 19574), and the Transmitter Site south of Gardeners Lane (EHER 19575). This pillbox stood, and still stands, on the north-east corner of the Transmitter Site. Although it can be clearly seen on a June 1960 aerial photograph, and is shown on a 1972 map of the area, it is difficult to see now. It is almost entirely covered in thicket. Interestingly, the boundary fence of the site, made of steel dacoit-type palings, appears to abut the sides of the pillbox i.e. the pillbox is half in and half out of the site. This explains the steel paling remains attached to the sides of the pillbox (EHER 20767) behind the village hall. <1> <2> From the aerial photographs and small amount that can be seen, the pillbox is a Type FW3/22. <3> One photo of site. <4> <5> NRHE data transfer: 1995-2002. Defence of Britain survey. Type 22 pillbox on the North side of RAF Canewdon site 2, adjacent to Gardeners Lane. <6> <7>