Second World War pillbox east of Stone Ness (EHER 10253)
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Summary
Lozenge shaped Second World War pillbox with four embrasures. Stoneness, Thurrock, overlooking the River Thames. An 18' x 14', octagonal pillbox of the same pattern as that on the W side of Stone Ness (see EHER 10252). This pillbox contains no machine-gun tables. One photo of site.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 5880 7634 (5m by 6m) |
|---|---|
| Unitary Authority | THURROCK, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import.
Lozenge shaped Second World War pillbox with four embrasures. Stoneness, Thurrock, overlooking the River Thames.
It is a 18' x 14', octagonal pillbox of the same pattern as that on the W side of Stone Ness (see EHER 10252). This pillbox contains no machine-gun tables.
wo 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. Stoneness, Thurrock, overlooking the River Thames. <1>
One photo of site. <2>
Additional reference <3>
Sources
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TQ57
- NRHE identifier: 1416587
- National Monuments Record: TQ 57 NE 106