Second World War pillbox at Debden Airfield, Wimbish (EHER 81345)

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Summary

The site of a Second World War type 22 concrete pillbox at the Carver Barracks at Debden Airfield.

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Grid reference	Centred TL 5600 3552 (7m by 6m) NRHE data used to create polygon.
Civil Parish	WIMBISH, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX

Type and Period

PILLBOX (TYPE FW3/22) (Second World War - 1939 AD to 1945 AD)

Description

NRHE data transfer: Type 22 pillbox. Entrance is via short passage through thickness of wall (it is possible that the pillbox has been reinforced). Internally the anti ricochet wall survives as do some of the Turnbull mounting's fittings. <1>

Sources

<1> SEX76214 Webpage: Clarke, J.. 1996-2003. Defence of Britain Database.

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NRHE identifier: 1416630
National Monuments Record: TL 53 NE 64

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