Second World War pillbox west of Stone Ness (EHER 10252)
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Summary
Lozenge shaped Second World War pillbox with four embrasures. Stoneness, Thurrock, overlooking the River Thames. It is an 18' x 14', octagonal, lozenge-shaped pillbox stands on the bank of the River Thames at this point.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 5827 7627 (4m by 6m) |
|---|---|
| Unitary Authority | THURROCK, ESSEX |
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Description
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import.
Lozenge shaped Second World War pillbox with four embrasures. Two main embrasures set up with fixed mountings (internally) face to and from the river. There is an entrance down steps under a covered porch like structure. It is at Stoneness in Thurrock, overlooking the River Thames.
It is an 18' x 14', octagonal, lozenge-shaped pillbox stands on the bank of the River Thames at this point. It is made of concrete and has two large machine-gun apertures, almost the entire width of the pillbox, facing N and S. In addition, there are two small apertures facing E and W. The entrance is in the W side. Originally, the apertures would have had steel shutters and flaps. Inside there are two concrete, 30" high, machine-gun tables. <1>
Six photos of site. <2>
Additional reference <3>
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TQ57
- NRHE identifier: 1416589
- National Monuments Record: TQ 57 NE 105