Second World War pillbox, west bank of River Cam (EHER 10207)

The site of a Second World War type 24 thick-walled concrete and brick pillbox with five sides of equal length, each with a central embrasure. It is located on the west side of the River Cam, to the west of Granta Cottage.

Standing on the bank of the River Cam, facing east, is an FW3/24 pillbox. It is made of concrete, has 3'6" walls and a brick-built Y-shaped pillar. <1> The number "21" is stencilled in black on the pillar. One photo of site. <2> NRHE data transfer, 1416564: Type 24 thick walled pillbox with five sides of equal length, each with a central embrasure. A sixth longer side contains the entrance flanked by two embrasures. Internally the brick anti ricochet wall and concrete shelves survive. Type 24 shell-proof pillbox. LOCATION: On the Western bank of the River Cam, Little Chesterford. <3> <4> DOB Anti Invasion Database UID: S0000398 NRHE data transfer, 1416565: Type 24 thick walled pillbox with five sides of equal length, each with a central embrasure. A sixth longer side contains the entrance flanked by two embrasures. Internally the brick anti ricochet wall and concrete shelves survive. Stencilled onto an inside wall at eye level is the number '21' in black. It is located on the Western bank of the River Cam, Little Chesterford. <3> <4> DOB Anti Invasion Database UID: S0000401 Note: NRHE records 1416564 and 1416566 are duplicate records for this pillbox.