Second World War pillbox, south-east of Lion House (EHER 20785)
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Summary
A Second World War Type FW3/22 pillbox which faces east and is located east of Canewden village and south-east of Lion House.
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Location
| Grid reference | TQ 9237 9450 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CANEWDON, ROCHFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
September 2003. World War Two Defences in Rochford survey: site visit and desktop research.
This pillbox stands on a high position to the south-east of Lion House, overlooking the saltings and approach road from the Creeksea ferry and Wallasea Island. It is a Type FW3/22, built of concrete, with its entrance on the west side. The size was measured at 12’10” across, with 7’3” walls. The thickness of the walls is 15”. Inside, the central pillar has been removed. The loopholes are of the 'large' infantry type with steel side pieces and one – facing north-eastwards – has the remains of a Turnbull mounting. This device, invented by Sgt. Turnbull, enabled various types of machine-gun to be held in a steel cradle to give the gun increased stability. In this case, the upper swivel pin survives. <1>
Two photos. <2> <3>
NRHE data transfer:
1995-2002. Defence of Britain survey.
Type 22 pillbox. No internal blast wall. Faces east. Metal surrounds to embrasures.
LOCATION: East of Canewdon village, in field behind garden of large house.
[Site location plan drawn on form]. <4> <5>
Sources
- <1> SEX31431 Bibliographic reference: Wills, H.. 1985. Pillboxes: A Study of U.K. Defences 1940. p.28.
- <2> SEX63397 Photograph: Nash, F.. 2003. Photographs of World War Two Defences in Rochford, in the HER. two frames, Sept 2003.
- <3> SEX70624 Report: Nash, F.. 2004. Survey of World War Defences in the District of Rochford: Volume Two.
- <4> SEX75761 Field Survey Report: Council for British Archaeology. 1995-2002. The Defence of Britain Project.
- <5> SEX75778 Collection: Various. Various. Historic England Archive. DEB01.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1427756
- National Monuments Record: TQ 99 SW 51