Second World War pillbox north-east of Clanverend Bridge (EHER 81240)
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Summary
A Second World War type 24 thin-walled pillbox north-east of Clanverend Bridge.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 4968 3611 (4m by 4m) |
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Type and Period
Description
Type 24 [type 22] thin walled pillbox. There are five embrasures and the entrance is in the longest wall at the rear flanked by a further two embrasures. Evidence of flat concrete shelves survive internally as does the brick anti ricochet wall. A high concrete step is situated at the threshold of the pillbox.
LOCATION: At the junction of the B1039 road with a side lane, in the hedgerow, 1 mile west of the M11 motorway. <1>
Sources
- <1> SEX75761 Field Survey Report: Council for British Archaeology. 1995-2002. The Defence of Britain Project.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1416540
- National Monuments Record: TL 43 NE 149