Second World War pillbox, north of Sir Joshua's Bridge (EHER 10237)

A Second World War Vickers Machine Gun pillbox is located immediately west of the River Cam. The concrete pillbox faced NNE and had a blast wall to the west but this has been removed. The pillbox was in good condition when visited in March 1997 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 GHQ Line (Essex). A type 28a pillbox is located 130m to its SSW.

Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import: Standing in the corner of a field on the river bank north of Sir Joshua's Bridge is a rectangular, concrete pillbox. The entrance is on the west side. There is no loophole in its south-west side and those in the north-east and south-east sides have been bricked up. The blast wall has been lifted away and now lies 20 yards to the north-west. Two photos of site. <1> Rectangular infantry, thick walled, concrete pillbox. Only two walls contain open embrasures, the others having being bricked up. There is a vent with a dog legged passage off one wall and the entrance in another. There is no blast wall or evidence of one. Vickers machine gun emplacement. Audley End Estate. <2> The Second World War Vickers Machine Gun pillbox is visible on aerial photographs and is located at TL 5212 3690. The concrete pillbox faced NNE along the River Cam and had a blast wall to the west. It is one of a number of similar defensive features constructed along the river Cam in 1940-1941 and formed part of the GHQ Line (Essex). A Type 28a pillbox is located 130m to its SSW. <3> <4>