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Second World War pillbox, north-west of Debden Park Lake (EHER 10416)

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Summary

Standing on a low ridge which runs along the north-west side of Debden Park Lake, is a Type FW3/24 concrete pillbox facing north.

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Location

Grid reference Centred TL 5448 3370 (6m by 6m)
Civil Parish DEBDEN, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX

Type and Period

Description

Standing on a low ridge which runs along the north-west side of Debden Park Lake, is a Type FW3/24 concrete pillbox facing north. <1> In addition to its normal complement of loopholes, on its south side is a brick entrance "porch" and this has a loophole facing south-east across the lake. The entire structure is generally 7'6" high. One photo of site. Site Assessment = The pillbox is covered in ivy making it difficult to see. <2> NRHE data transfer: A Second World War Type 24 reinforced concrete shell-proof pillbox with an integral 'L'-shaped porch located east of the waterfall at Debden Park. <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: 1421255
  • National Monuments Record: TL 53 SW 69

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