Second World War pillbox, Burnham Road, Latchingdon (EHER 20638)
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Summary
A concrete hexagonal pillbox of the 'thick-walled' type, which supported the 'Back Line' (EHER 20631) where it crossed Burnham Road (see EHER 20639).
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 8939 0008 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LATCHINGDON, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
November 2002-January 2003. World War Two Defences in Maldon survey: site visit and desktop research
The anti-tank ditch of the 'Back Line' (EHER 20631) crossed Burnham Road at TM 8931 0009 (see EHER 20639). A hundred yards east of this position, a pillbox, still extant, guarded the approaches. It stands on the south side of the road, behind a hedge by Arley Grange. It is a brick and concrete, hexagonal, 'thick-walled' type, with its low entrance on the SW face. On the top, a ventilation hole is protected by a capping stone. <1>
Two photos. <2>