Possible site of Second World War pillbox (EHER 80725)

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Summary

A Second World War type 22 pillbox located at the former Debden military airfield (now Carver Barracks). This site is recorded on the Defence of Britain database, but it is unclear whether the mapped location is correct.

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Location

Grid reference	TL 5640 3340 (point)
Civil Parish	WIMBISH, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX

Type and Period

PILLBOX (TYPE FW3/22)? (Second World War - 1940 AD to 1941 AD)

Description

NRHE data import: Type 22 pillbox. Location: Debden Airfield. <1> This site has been mapped at the NGR recorded in the Defence of Britain database, but it is unclear whether the mapped location is correct. Nothing visible on Google Earth. <2>

Sources

<1> SEX76214 Webpage: Clarke, J.. 1996-2003. Defence of Britain Database.
<2> SEX77482 Webpage: Aldred, M.. eDoB Online (ver 19.0): https://edob10.mattaldred.com/.

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Part of: Mid 20th century military airfield, Debden (now Carver Barracks), Wimbish (Monument) (EHER 16539)

Other References

NRHE identifier: 1422313
National Monuments Record: TL 53 SE 65

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