Second World War pillbox at Carnation Nursery (EHER 10401)
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Summary
Standing among the greenhouses of Carnation Nursery is a Type FW3/24 hexagonal, concrete pillbox - with 3'6" thick walls - facing east towards the River Cam some 25 yards away.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 5208 3494 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NEWPORT, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Standing among the greenhouses of Carnation Nursery is a Type FW3/24 hexagonal, concrete pillbox - with 3'6" thick walls - facing east towards the River Cam some 25 yards away. <1>
Although of standard design, this pillbox has an outwardly unusual appearance in that it has been usefully integrated into the other nursery buildings. The most prominent feature is a round, corrugated-iron water tank which sits on top of the pillbox. The east side extends into a wooden shed, forming one of its walls, and the west side projects into a large coal store thus forming a backing wall. The north side faces the nursery yard. Five photos of site. <2>
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Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL53