Site of Second World War pillbox, adjacent to London Road (EHER 82833)

Now destroyed. A Second World War type 22 pillbox is located immediately west of the B1383. The pillbox is constructed of brick and concrete and was in good condition when visited by the Defence of Britain project in March 1997. It is hidden by trees on the available aerial photographs. The pillbox is one of a number of similar defensive features constructed along the River Cam in 1940-1941. It formed part of the Audley End Defence Area (Number 70) and the GHQ Line (Essex).

NRHE data transfer: Type 22 thin walled concrete pillbox. Five embrasures, entrance to the rear flanked by a further two embrasures. Internally gun brackets survive and there is a brick built anti ricochet wall. Audley End, adjacent to the B1383. <1> The Second World War type 22 pillbox referred to above is hidden by trees on the available aerial photographs but is probably located around TL 518 372, immediately west of the B1383. The pillbox is one of a number of similar defensive features constructed along the River Cam in 1940-1941. It formed part of the Audley End Defence Area (Number 70) and the GHQ Line (Essex). <2> <3> EDoB Update: 12/7/12 reported as removed after a site visit. Location adjusted. <1>