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Second World War pillbox or fire watcher's post, Near the River Chelmer (EHER 83048)

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Summary

Square Second World War pillbox, with embrasures, which, however, may possibly be a fire watcher's post. It is near what was a ball bearing factory during the Second World War. Near the River Chelmer, Chelmsford

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Location

Grid reference TL 7129 0759 (point)

Type and Period

Description

Information from NRHE Square pillbox, with embrasures, which, however, may possibly be a fire watcher's post. Brick with concrete slab roof. Entrance is on W side and is mostly buried in bank. It is near what was a ball bearing factory during Second World War. Chelmsford. <1>

Sources

  • <1> Field Survey Report: Council for British Archaeology. 1995-2002. The Defence of Britain Project.
  • <2> Collection: Various. Various. Historic England Archive. DEB01.

Other References

  • NRHE identifier: 1427724
  • National Monuments Record: TL 70 NW 159

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