Second World War Vickers machine gun emplacement, near Little Easton (EHER 82757)

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Summary

The site of a Second World War infantry version of the Vickers machine gun emplacement built in reinforced concrete with a blast wall containing a 'topless' embrasure. It was located south-east of Little Easton.

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Location

Grid reference	TL 6066 2337 (point)
Civil Parish	LITTLE EASTON, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX

Type and Period

VICKERS MACHINE GUN EMPLACEMENT (Second World War to 21st century - 1939 AD to 2050 AD)
PILLBOX (VARIANT) (Second World War to 21st century - 1939 AD to 2050 AD)

Description

NRHE data transfer: Infantry version of Vickers machine gun emplacement, with blast wall containing 'topless' embrasure. Located near Little Easton, north-west of Great Dunmow. <1>

Sources

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

Other References

NRHE identifier: 1421417
National Monuments Record: TL 62 SW 87

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