Second World War pillbox, east side of B1053 (EHER 82732)
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Summary
The site of a Second World War type 22 reinforced concrete pillbox with brick shuttering and no anti-ricochet wall. It is located just north of Shalford on the east side of the B1053 road.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 7215 2959 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SHALFORD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
NRHE data transfer:
Pillbox [probably type 24], first noted by recorder as schoolboy during war, but since observed as still extant. Overgrown. Type 24 pillbox, brick shuttered pillbox, no anti-ricochet wall. Located just north of Shalford on east side of B1053 road, in a field. <1>
2026 note: the updated eDOB lists the type as 22.
Sources
- <1> SEX76214 Webpage: Clarke, J.. 1996-2003. Defence of Britain Database.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1420137
- National Monuments Record: TL 72 NW 64