Site of Second World War pillbox, land rear of Carnation Nurseries (EHER 82845)
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Summary
The site of a Second World War infantry version of Vickers machine gun emplacement, built in reinforced concrete with 3 embrasures and half-hexagonal mantlet. The monument was located alongside the B1383 road and may now be destroyed.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 5200 3510 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NEWPORT, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
NRHE data transfer:
Infantry version of Vickers machine gun emplacement, with 3 embrasures and half-hexagonal mantlet. Pillbox categorised 'C' for removal. Located north of Newport, on land at rear of nurseries (now Carnation Nurseries). <1>
Sources
- <1> SEX76214 Webpage: Clarke, J.. 1996-2003. Defence of Britain Database.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1421418
- National Monuments Record: TL 53 NW 225