Second World War pillbox, Uttlesford D.C. Building Services Depot (EHER 10405)
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Summary
Standing on waste ground attached to Uttlesford District Council Building Services Depot is a Type FW3/28A concrete pillbox facing north-east across the River Cam a few yards away.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 5229 3445 (8m by 9m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NEWPORT, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Standing on waste ground attached to Uttlesford District Council Building Services Depot is a Type FW3/28A concrete pillbox facing north-east across the River Cam a few yards away. <1>
This is a very large pillbox measuring 27'x19' with 4' thick walls. It has an entrance measuring 6'4" x 6'0" and a gun aperture which steps out from 3'6" x 2'9" to 9'0" x 3'4". A separate Bren gun chamber has two machine-gun loopholes. This type of pillbox was usually built to accommodate a 2-pounder anti-tank gun but this one, evidenced by the dimensions of the gun aperture, absence of slots for gun stays, and the rough-concrete signs of a mounting pedestal, was built to house a 6-pounder gun from WWI. Four photos of site. <2>
NRHE data transfer:
A Second World War Type 28a 6-pounder anti-tank concrete and brick gun emplacement. Debden Water. <3>
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Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL53
- NRHE identifier: 1422038
- National Monuments Record: TL 53 SW 78