Site of Second World War pillbox at junction of the B1053, north of Braintree (EHER 82788)
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Summary
Now destroyed. Second World War pillbox [probably type 24], first noted by recorder as schoolboy during war, but since destroyed. On a triangular traffic island in the middle of a road junction on the B1053 north of Braintree.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 7570 2530 (point) |
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Type and Period
Description
NRHE data transfer:
Pillbox [probably type 24], first noted by recorder as schoolboy during war, but since destroyed. On a triangular traffic island in the middle of a road junction on the B1053 north of Braintree. <1>
2026 note: EHER 82788 and 82792 have very similar descriptions - it is uncertain if they are in fact the same pillbox.
Sources
- <1> SEX76214 Webpage: Clarke, J.. 1996-2003. Defence of Britain Database.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1420140
- National Monuments Record: TL 72 NE 45