Possible site of Second World War pillbox, Barnes lock (EHER 83026)
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Summary
The possible site of a Second World War type 22 concrete pillbox located north of the River Chelmer near Barnes Mill.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 7274 0653 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SPRINGFIELD, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Information from NRHE
The site of a Second World War type 22 concrete pillbox located north of the River Chelmer near Barnes Mill. <1> <2>
This original location appears to have been correct.
New Defence of Britain pillbox description
Nothing Shown on the 1952 1:2500 OS map. If the description is correct the original location is incorrect and this site likely covered Barnes lock. Placemark moved to a more likely location and status set as unknown. Location adjusted. Status updated.
Note: This updated location has been used rather than that used by the NRHE. <1>
Sources
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1421926
- National Monuments Record: TL 70 NW 144