Site of Second World War pillbox, Helions Bumpstead Road, Steeple Bumpstead (EHER 81255)
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Summary
Now destroyed. The site of a Second World War pillbox, possibly Type 24, destroyed during road widening at the junction of the B1054 road and Helions Bumpstead road.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 6751 4089 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | STEEPLE BUMPSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
NRHE data transfer:
Pillbox destroyed during road widening. Tyres were burnt inside it for a week until the concrete cracked. Possibly a type 24. Located at the junction of B1054 road and Helions Bumpstead road, Steeple Bumpstead. <1>
Sources
- <1> SEX76214 Webpage: Clarke, J.. 1996-2003. Defence of Britain Database.
Other References
- National Monuments Record: TL 64 SE 63
- NRHE identifier: 1416569