Second World War pillbox at Throws Farm (EHER 82143)
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Summary
A Second World War rectangular concrete structure about 10 foot wide, 6 foot high, and 20 foot long, buried up to its flat top in earth with a possible anti-aircraft gun mount on top. It is located just north of the junction with the A120 road, to the west of the garden of Throes Farm.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 6580 2240 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LITTLE DUNMOW, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
NRHE data transfer:
Rectangular concrete structure about 10ft wide, 6ft high, and 20ft long, buried up to its flat top in earth. No entrance visible. On the top, to one side, is a metal rod that may have carried an AA gun. It may be correct to term this a pillbox with an AA roof mounting. It is location just north of junction with A120 road, on west side of road in front garden of farmhouse of Throes Farm, on a hill. <1>
Sources
- <1> SEX76214 Webpage: Clarke, J.. 1996-2003. Defence of Britain Database.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1429532
- National Monuments Record: TL 62 SE 97