Second World War pillbox on the sea wall, South of Holliwell Farm (EHER 10003)
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Summary
A double-ended, octagonal pillbox constructed to face both North and South through the River Crouch sea wall.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 0099 9551 (6m by 9m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BURNHAM-ON-CROUCH, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
1993. World War Two Defences on the Essex Coast pilot survey.
A double-ended, octagonal pillbox constructed to face both North and South through the River Crouch sea wall. Built of concrete, 32ft long by 15ft wide, the roof is level with the top of the wall and the top of the original entrance can therefore be seen halfway along the long East side. There are five apertures at each end, four of the Southern five being bricked up. In addition to seaborne attack, this design was possibly intended as a defence against glider-borne troops landing on the flat lands immediately to the North. This is suggested by the large number of 'poles and wire' which are listed in archives for the area. <1> <2>
Three photos. <3>
Sources
- <1> SEX31436 LIST: Essex County Council. 1968. War Time Contraventions. Burnham-on-Crouch.
- <2> SEX70630 Report: Nash, F.. 2010. Survey of World War Two Defences in the District of Maldon: Volume One.
- <3> SEX31432 Photograph: Nash, F.. 1993-2010. Photographs of World War Two Defences in Essex, in the HER. Print. Three frames.
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TR-09