Second World War pillbox, north of Waltham's Cross (EHER 83065)
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Summary
Site of Second World War Type 22 concrete pillbox in a field North of Walthams Cross, that faced northwards with a small entrance. It has now been demolished. It had a 'Y' shaped anti-ricochet wall.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 6940 3094 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | FINCHINGFIELD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
NRHE data transfer:
1995-2002. Defence of Britain survey.
Type 22 pillbox, with small entrance, 'Y' shaped anti-ricochet wall, faces North.
LOCATION: In field, N of Waltham's Cross. <1> <2>
NRHE summary description:
Site of Second World War Type 22 concrete pillbox in a field North of Walthams Cross, that faced northwards with a small entrance. It has now been demolished. It had a 'Y' shaped anti-ricochet wall.
The NRHE record describes the pillbox as demolished, but it can be seen on MasterMap basemapping and Google Earth imagery. <3> <4>
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Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1421268
- National Monuments Record: TL 63 SE 80