Second World War Pickett Hamilton Fort at RAF Stapleford Tawney Airfield (EHER 83118)
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Summary
Second World War Pickett Hamilton fort built in concrete. Found by small metal cover plate which was an irregular hexagon. This was hinged to the concrete top of the fort. Once lifted the inside was revealed showing it was 99% complete. The only part missing is the hand pump.
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Location
| Grid reference | TQ 4931 9690 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTH WEALD BASSETT, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX |
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Description
NRHE data transfer:
The Pickett Hamilton Fort was a special type of small concrete pillbox that could be retracted by means of hydraulic power to the level of the surrounding airfield to avoid obstructing aircraft.
Found by small metal cover plate which was an irregular hexagon. This was hinged to the concrete top of the fort. Once lifted the inside was revealed showing it was 99% complete. The only part missing is the hand pump.
LOCATION: RAF Stapleford Tawney, Stapleford Abbots. <1><2>
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Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1416636
- National Monuments Record: TQ 49 NE 47