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Second World War pillbox, OS210, south of Debden Water (EHER 10411)

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Summary

On a small grassy hillock, facing west, stands an FW3/24, concrete pillbox.

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Location

Grid reference TL 5376 3397 (point)
Civil Parish WIDDINGTON, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX

Type and Period

Description

On a small grassy hillock, facing west, stands an FW3/24, concrete pillbox. Earth has been piled up to the level of the loopholes and this has now grassed over. Opposite the entrance, on the inner pillar, the number "B40" has been stencilled in black paint. <1> One photo of site. <2> NRHE data transfer: A Second World War Type 24 concrete and brick pillbox, located west of Dean's Grove. <3>

Sources

  • <1> Bibliographic reference: Wills, H.. 1985. Pillboxes: A Study of U.K. Defences 1940. p.30.
  • <2> Photograph: Nash, F.. 1996. WWII defences. One frame.
  • <3> Webpage: Clarke, J.. 1996-2003. Defence of Britain Database.

Other References

  • Old SMR Number: TL53
  • NRHE identifier: 1422036
  • National Monuments Record: TL 53 SW 76

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