Second World War pillbox, east tip of scrub, Debden Park (EHER 10420)
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Summary
From the east tip of a finger of scrub an FW3/24 pillbox faces eastwards across the stream 70 yards away.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 5514 3276 (point) NRHE location corroborates existing HER point. |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | DEBDEN, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Type 24 thick walled shell-proof pillbox. From the east tip of a finger of scrub an FW3/24 pillbox faces eastwards across the stream 70 yards away. <1>
Originally, it was clad with brick but this has now all fallen off leaving the rough concrete. Inside, on the central brick pillar facing the entrance, the number "B35" can be faintly seen stencilled in black paint. One photo of site. <2>
See: <3>
Sources
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL53
- NRHE identifier: 1422032
- National Monuments Record: TL 53 SE 62