Second World War Pillbox to the east of Mill Cottages, Sandford (EHER 10170)
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Summary
50 yards to the E of Mill Cottages, facing E across the former anti-tank ditch is a concrete, rectangular FW3/28A pillbox built to accommodate a 2- pounder anti-tank gun plus Bren guns in a separate chamber.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 7405 0593 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SANDON, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
50 yards to the E of Mill Cottages, facing E across the former anti-tank ditch is a concrete, rectangular FW3/28A pillbox built to accommodate a 2- pounder anti-tank gun plus Bren guns in a separate chamber. <1>
It measures 26' x 19' with an entrance 6' wide x 6'6" high to allow the gun to be wheeled in. The gun's firing aperture is fully 11' long x 3' high staggered down to 6'6" x 2'6". There are a total of three Bren gun positions. Three photos of site. <2>
Information from NRHE
Type 28a anti-tank gun emplacement.
LOCATION: S of River Chelmer. <3> <4>
Sources
- <1> SEX31431 Bibliographic reference: Wills, H.. 1985. Pillboxes: A Study of U.K. Defences 1940. pp36-37.
- <2> SEX31461 Photograph: Nash, F.. 1996. WWII defences. three frames.
- <3> SEX75761 Field Survey Report: Council for British Archaeology. 1995-2002. The Defence of Britain Project.
- <4> SEX75778 Collection: Various. Various. Historic England Archive. DEB01.
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL70
- NRHE identifier: 1421922
- National Monuments Record: TL 70 NW 140