Site of Second World War pillbox at Rayne Road (EHER 82701)

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Summary

Now destroyed. Site of Second World War pillbox, possibly a type 22. On Rayne Road, up on hill, on other side of road from Lido, Braintree.

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Grid reference	TL 741 228 (point)

Type and Period

PILLBOX (TYPE FW3/22) (Second World War - 1940 AD to 1945 AD)

Description

NRHE data transfer: Pillbox, now demolished, possibly a type 22. A slight depression in the ground marks its location. On Rayne Road, up on hill, on other side of road from Lido, Braintree. <1>

Sources

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

Other References

NRHE identifier: 1421257
National Monuments Record: TL 72 SW 50

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