Site of Second World War anti-tank pillbox, south of Great Chesterford Bridge (EHER 10197)
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Summary
Now destroyed. A "rectangular, concrete pillbox facing east, at TL 504 425, type 28A".
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 5038 4256 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT CHESTERFORD, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Wills quotes a "rectangular, concrete pillbox facing E, at TL 504 425, type 28A". <1>
This pillbox can be seen, standing north of the railway embankment, on an aerial photograph taken in 1970 but, although it is clearly a Type FW3/28A it is facing north towards the bridge rather than east. <2> <3>
The pillbox has now been demolished and a bakery stands on the site. <4>
NRHE data transfer:
1995-2002. Defence of Britain survey.
Type 28a anti-tank gun emplacement.
LOCATION: Great Chesterfield. <5> <6>
NRHE summary description:
A Second World War type 28a anti-tank concrete gun emplacement. The monument has been demolished.
Note: The NRHE record and source <7> map this pillbox to TL 50417 42533.
Sources
- <1> SEX31431 Bibliographic reference: Wills, H.. 1985. Pillboxes: A Study of U.K. Defences 1940. List, held by F. Nash.
- <2> SEX31697 Aerial Photograph: Unknown. 1970. 51-4438.
- <3> SEX31431 Bibliographic reference: Wills, H.. 1985. Pillboxes: A Study of U.K. Defences 1940. pp.36-37.
- <4> SEX76900 Field Survey Report: Nash, F.. 1994-1996. Comments by Fresh Nash, Uttlesford.
- <5> SEX76214 Webpage: Clarke, J.. 1996-2003. Defence of Britain Database.
- <6> SEX75778 Collection: Various. Various. Historic England Archive. DEB01.
- <7> SEX77482 Webpage: Aldred, M.. eDoB Online (ver 19.0): https://edob10.mattaldred.com/.
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL54
- NRHE identifier: 1422041
- National Monuments Record: TL 54 SW 99