Second World War pillbox, East of Coney Hall Farm (EHER 10006)

Hexagonal, concrete, type 22 pillbox standing in open arable fields 20 yards to the South of a path leading Eastwards from Coney Hall Farm and Deal Hall.

1993. World War Two Defences on the Essex Cost pilot survey. Hexagonal, concrete pillbox standing in open arable fields 20 yards to the South of a path leading Eastwards from Coney Hall Farm. Measuring 20ft across x 6ft high, there is one loophole in each of the 3ft 6inch thick walls and a low entrance on its Western side. Unusually, there are two ventilation holes in the roof which are capped with a 33inch x 44inch block of concrete. Standing on private ground this pillbox has survived in fine condition, particularly the interior, and is an excellent example of a local strong point. There is a 3ft square concrete-lined pit 6ft from the entrance but its purpose is not known. <1> Two photos. <2> See aerial photograph <3>. NRHE data transfer: 1995-2002. Defence of Britain survey. Type 22 pillbox. [Site and NGR confirmed from AP and OS map]. Location: SE of Deal Hall, near Montsale. <4> See also <5>.