Second World War pillbox, The Wick Country Park, Shotgate (EHER 21051)
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Summary
Three Second World War pillboxes in the areas of Sappers and Cotswold Farms. Only one remains, a Type 24, to the south of Sappers Farm.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 7574 9155 (5m by 6m) |
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Type and Period
Description
Standing by a track in The Wick Country Park is a Type FW3/24 brick and concrete pillbox with its entrance in the long west face. Some of the brickwork is crumbling from the outside. The entrance and the loopholes have been sealed with steel sheeting but gaps in this allow limited views of the interior and through these it can be seen that at least one part of the central anti-ricochet pillar has been demolished. Two photos of site. <1>
NRHE data transfer:
Three Second World war pillboxes in the areas of Sappers and Cotswold Farms. Categorised 'B' for removal. Only one remains to the south of Sappers Farm. Sappers Farm, Cranfield Park Road, Wickford. <2>
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Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1428408
- National Monuments Record: TQ 79 SE 48