Site of Second World War Bofors Anti-Aircraft Gun Platform by River Lee Navigation Canal (EHER 83354)
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Summary
Site of Second World War anti-aircraft gun tower, Waltham Marsh, Cheshunt. A Bofors tower of the same type is still extant further north on the river Lea (EHER 10081).
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 3708 0144 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WALTHAM ABBEY, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
NRHE data import:
Description: Bofors tower of the same type as still extant further north on the river Lea.
The Bofors Tower on the Lea Navigation (e09920) originally had two identical companions, long removed, on the west bank of the navigation at TL 372 009 and TL 371 015 that do not seem to be on the overlay. Local story has it they were so placed as the German bombers used the navigation to fly 'down' to help them locate the adjacent Royal Gunpowder Factory (RPGF). They also appear to have had a secondary role as strong points, being unusually constructed solely of solid concrete with loopholes in every chamber as the adjacent land was felt to have potential for an airborne landing.
Submitted by Pillbox Study Group member Alan Bates.
Source: Pillbox Study Group
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Sources
- <1> SEX76214 Webpage: Clarke, J.. 1996-2003. Defence of Britain Database. e41640.
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL30
- NRHE identifier: 1399299