Second World War Pillbox East of Sewage Works (EHER 10165)
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Summary
This is an abnormally large Type FW3/24 pillbox standing just outside the E fence of the sewage works, facing E.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 7419 0673 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SPRINGFIELD, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
This is an abnormally large Type FW3/24 pillbox standing just outside the E fence of the sewage works, facing E. <1>
It is hexagonal, built of concrete with internal brick shuttering, and has sides measuring 12'6", 12'3", 11'9", 11'9", 11'9" and 12'3". It is 8' high, has an internal Y-shaped pillar and has walls 3'9" thick including the shuttering. Somewhat unnecessarily, the entrance doorway is fully 6'6" high. The entire structure sits on a hexagonal raft of concrete one foot above the surrounding meadow. One photo of site. <2> <3>
Information from NRHE
Type 24 thick walled pillbox.
Type 24 shell-proof pillbox.
LOCATION: Brookend sewage works, Chelmsford (1)
Sources
- <1> SEX31431 Bibliographic reference: Wills, H.. 1985. Pillboxes: A Study of U.K. Defences 1940. p30.
- <2> SEX31461 Photograph: Nash, F.. 1996. WWII defences. one frame.
- <3> SEX70625 Report: Nash, F.. 2008. Survey of World War Defences in the Borough Chelmsford: Volume One.
- <4> SEX75761 Field Survey Report: Council for British Archaeology. 1995-2002. The Defence of Britain Project.
- <5> SEX75778 Collection: Various. Various. Historic England Archive. DEB01.
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL70
- NRHE identifier: 1421927
- National Monuments Record: TL 70 NW 145