Second World War pillbox at Great Samford Airfield (EHER 81994)
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Summary
A World War Two type 22 pillbox at the former Great Sampford Airfield site. This pillbox is one of two surviving on the perimeter of the former Royal Air Force airfield. It is a hexagonal type 22 brick and reinforced concrete strengthened variant similar to those at Stapleford Tawney. It was probably built in 1942 when the airfield was under construction. It was said to be extant in 1999.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 6091 3480 (7m by 6m) Polygon derived from base map. |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT SAMPFORD, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
NRHE data transfer:
A World War Two pillbox at the former Great Sampford Airfield site, Great Sampford, Essex, situated at TL 609 348. This pillbox is situated on the perimeter of the former Royal Air Force airfield. It is a hexagonal type 22 brick and reinforced concrete strengthened variant similar to those at Stapleford Tawney. The Defence of Britain Database record states that the pillbox was constructed "in the period 1940-1941" (sic: possibly incorrect, see <2> below). It was said to be extant in 1999. <1>
An article in Airfield Review on RAF Great Sampford by P.A. Doyle notes that the airfield was constructed in 1942 and that its construction involved pillboxes being built on the perimeter of the airfield. <2>
Sources
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1396271
- National Monuments Record: TL 63 SW 62