Site of Second World War pillbox, near bridge over River Brain (EHER 82477)

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Summary

Now destroyed. Site of hexagonal Second World War pillbox, which covered the bridge. At a bridge over River Brain on the south side of Braintree, on the east side of former main road (A131).

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Grid reference	TL 752 222 (point)

Type and Period

PILLBOX (Second World War to 21st century - 1940 AD to 2001 AD (pre))

Description

NRHE data transfer: Hexagonal pillbox, now destroyed, covering the bridge. At bridge over River Brain on south side of Braintree, on east side of former main road (A131). <1>

Sources

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

Other References

NRHE identifier: 1427781
National Monuments Record: TL 72 SE 117

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