Second World War pillbox on the sea wall, Holliwell Point (EHER 10009)
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Summary
A concrete hexagonal pillbox built into the South side of the embankment.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 0263 9630 (6m by 6m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BURNHAM-ON-CROUCH, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
1993. World War Two Defences on the Essex Cost pilot survey.
Where the sea wall projects towards the sea at Holliwell Point is a concrete hexagonal pillbox built into the South side of the embankment. There is an extensive view across the River Crouch estuary at this point and fire from the five machine-gun apertures, sited only 6ft above the water line, could have swept an area of perhaps 200 degrees. A small amount of rough concrete has been spread on the roof in a slight attempt to break up the straight outline. The entrance on the North face has been partially blocked by a concrete slab. <1>
One photo. <2>
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Other References
- Old SMR Number: TR09