Second World War pillbox, south of Debden Water (EHER 10413)

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Summary

Facing north-east, 20 yards from the bank, is a Type FW3/24 hexagonal, concrete pillbox.

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Grid reference	Centred TL 5420 3377 (6m by 6m)
Civil Parish	DEBDEN, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX

Type and Period

PILLBOX (TYPE FW3/24) (Second World War to 21st century - 1939 AD to 2050 AD)

Description

At this point, a grassy field falls down to a deep ditch known as Debden Water. Facing north-east, 20 yards from the bank, is a Type FW3/24 hexagonal, concrete pillbox. <1> One photo of site. <2> NRHE data transfer: A Second World War Type 24 thick walled, shell-proof concrete pillbox on the south bank of Debden Water, south-west of Brick House Farm. <3>

Sources

<1> SEX31431 Bibliographic reference: Wills, H.. 1985. Pillboxes: A Study of U.K. Defences 1940. p.30.
<2> SEX31461 Photograph: Nash, F.. 1996. WWII defences. One frame.
<3> SEX76214 Webpage: Clarke, J.. 1996-2003. Defence of Britain Database.

Other References

Old SMR Number: TL53
NRHE identifier: 1422035
National Monuments Record: TL 53 SW 75

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