Site of Second World War pillbox, south side of Elder Street, near Freemans Farm (EHER 21521)
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Summary
Now destroyed. Plans of Debden Airfield dated 1945 and 1946 show the pillboxes which guarded the site against land attack.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 5693 3444 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WIMBISH, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Plans of Debden Airfield dated 1945 and 1946 show the pillboxes which guarded the site against land attack. One is marked on the south side of Elder Street a few yards east of the entrance to Freemans Farm. <1> <2>
However, nothing of it can be made out on 1943, 1946 or 1948 aerial photographs. <3> - <5>
2013. Field survey.
The area is now the grassy verge alongside the road. <6>
Sources
- <1> SEX63511 Graphic material: Air Ministry. 1945. 67-45 - Debden Airfield.
- <2> SEX71403 Map: Air Ministry. 1946. Debden Airfield - 2740-46.
- <3> SEX63454 Aerial Photograph: RAF. 1943. AC276-140-5002. March 1943.
- <4> SEX71410 Aerial Photograph: RAF. 1946. 106G-UK 1635-3138. July 1946.
- <5> SEX71417 Aerial Photograph: RAF. 1943. 58-45. May 1948.
- <6> SEX76950 DESC TEXT: Nash, F.. 2013. Field notes from Fresh Nash, 2013.