Second World War pillbox, near Herbert's Farm (EHER 82832)
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Summary
The site of a Second World War type 24 thin-walled concrete pillbox to the north of Herberts.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 5460 3690 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SAFFRON WALDEN, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
NRHE data transfer:
Type 24 thin walled concrete pillbox. Five embrasures, entrance to the rear flanked by a further two embrasures. Internally gun mounts survive and there is a brick built anti ricochet wall.
If not part of GHQ Reserve Line, possibly part of Debden Airfield perimeter defences. Located on the south east edge of Saffron Walden. <1>
EDoB Update: 15/6/16 Nothing shown on the 1970 1:2500 OS map at this location, probably another duplicate of S0006876. Status updated.
Sources
- <1> SEX76214 Webpage: Clarke, J.. 1996-2003. Defence of Britain Database.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1416546
- National Monuments Record: TL 53 NW 221