Site of Second World War pillbox, junction of High Street, Landermere Road and Abbey Street, Thorpe-le-Soken (EHER 21553)
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Summary
Site of a World War Two pillbox, now destroyed. Oakley House still survives although a new house has been built where the pillbox stood on the south side of the High Street, Landermere Road, Abbey Street road junction. Local residents confirm its previous existence.
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Location
| Grid reference | TM 1804 2225 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | THORPE-LE-SOKEN, TENDRING, ESSEX |
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Description
Contemporary records list a pillbox which stood on the south side of the High Street, Landermere Road, Abbey Street road junction. Local residents confirm its previous existence, standing on the west side of Oakley House facing across the junction to Landermere Road. War Time Contraventions state, “2 garages demolished, pillbox erected. ? of 2 garages, fronting Harwich Road – Oakley House.” The entry is dated 24 June 1940. <1> <2>
Oakley House still survives although a new house has been built where the pillbox stood. <3>