Site of Second World War pillbox, junction of Wick Road and The Tye Road, Great Bentley (EHER 21573)
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Summary
The site of a World War Two pillbox, now destroyed. A small pillbox (probably an hexagonal FW3/22 type) was positioned on the triangular island of grass at the junction of Wick Road and The Tye Road. Here it was in a position to fire on all three of the country roads which it commanded.
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Location
| Grid reference | TM 1301 2029 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT BENTLEY, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Aerial photographs taken in July 1946 show the shape of a small pillbox (probably an hexagonal FW3/22 type) on the triangular island of grass at the junction of Wick Road and The Tye Road. Here it was in a position to fire on all three of the country roads which it commanded. <1>
Nothing remains to be seen. <2>