Second World War pillbox, north of Gamage's Lodge, Audley End estate (EHER 10234)

A Second World War type 24 pillbox is located in Gamage's Wood and faces NNE. It is only partially visible on the available aerial photographs due to tree cover. The pillbox is reinforced concrete and is partially sunken. It was in good condition when visited in June 2002 by the Defence of Britain project. It is one of a number of similar defensive features constructed along the River Cam in 1940-1941 and formed part of the Audley End Defence Area (Number 70) and the GHQ Line (Essex).

Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import: In the middle of the wood, 150 yards to the north-east of Gamage's Lodge, is a Type FW3/24 concrete, hexagonal pillbox facing north-east. <1> It has 3'6" thick walls and earth has been banked up to the level of the loopholes. One photo of site. <2> Pillbox in Gamages Wood on the Audley End Estate. <3> A Second World War type 24 pillbox is located in Gamage's Wood, at TL 5233 3745. The reinforced concrete pillbox faces NNE and is only partially visible on the available aerial photographs due to tree cover. It is one of a number of similar defensive features constructed along the River Cam in 1940-1941 and formed part of the Audley End Defence Area (Number 70) and the GHQ Line (Essex). <4> <5>