Second World War pillbox, OS210, south of Debden Water (EHER 10410)
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Summary
In woods, on a steep slope above the public footpath, is a Type FW3/24, brick and concrete pillbox. It stands on a concrete platform facing north towards Debden Water GHQ Line (EHER 8893).
Summary from record 21544:
In woods, on a steep slope above the public footpath, a type FW3/24, brick and concrete pillbox stands on a concrete platform facing north towards Debden Water GHQ Line.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 5336 3402 (6m by 6m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WIDDINGTON, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Facing north from just inside a thicket is a Type FW3/24 pillbox. It is brick-clad and although the bricks are deteriorating on the outside, it has remained in unusually clean condition inside. <1>
One photo of site. <2>
NRHE data transfer:
A Second World War Type 24 brick and concrete shell-proof pillbox with concrete revetment around the rear faces. It is located north of Ringer's Farm. <3>
Erroneously recorded separately as EHER 21544, which read:
In woods, on a steep slope above the public footpath, is a Type FW3/24, brick and concrete pillbox. It stands on a concrete platform facing north towards Debden Water GHQ Line, with its full-height entrance on the south side. The loopholes are of the small type; the walls are approximately 15 inches (0.4m) thick, denoting bullet-proof rather than shell-proof.
Two photos of site. <4>
Sources
Related Events (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL53
- NRHE identifier: 1421263
- National Monuments Record: TL 53 SW 70