Second World War pillbox at Great Sampford Airfield, Radwinter (EHER 81553)
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Summary
A Second World War type 22 pillbox located at the former Great Sampford Airfield, on the perimeter track of the former Royal Air Force military airfield. The pillbox was probably built in 1942 when the airfield was constructed. The concrete pillbox is a hexagonal type 22 strengthened variant similar to a type seen at Stapleford Tawney. The pillbox was said to be extant in 1999.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 6149 3595 (7m by 8m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | RADWINTER, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
NRHE data transfer:
A pillbox at the former Great Sampford Airfield, Great Sampford, TL 615 360. It is a Second World War installation on the perimeter track of the former Royal Air Force military airfield. when the airfield was constructed. The concrete pillbox is a hexagonal type 22 strengthened variant similar to a type seen at Stapleford Tawney. The construction date of the pillbox is stated in the Defence of Britain record to have been in the period 1940-1941 (note: possibly this date is erroneous or a generic date for this type of feature, see <2> below). <1>
The pillbox was said to be extant in 1999. RAF Great Sampford Airfield was constructed during 1942, it's construction included a number of pillboxes around the perimeter. <2>
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Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1396266
- National Monuments Record: TL 63 NW 67