Site of Second World War pillbox, Field No. 41, New Amberden Hall (EHER 10430)

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Summary

Now destroyed. This pillbox, in Field No. 41, is not recalled locally and it is not apparent on aerial photographs taken in 1949.

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Grid reference	TL 564 302 (point)
Civil Parish	DEBDEN, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX

Type and Period

PILLBOX (Second World War to Mid 20th century - 1939 AD to 1949 AD (pre))

Description

Contemporary records state, " "New Amberden Hall Farm........Pillboxes in O.S. Nos. 14 and 41 and adj. Farm buildings." <1> This pillbox, in Field No. 41, is not recalled locally and it is not apparent on aerial photographs taken in 1949. <2> <3>

Sources

<1> SEX31436 LIST: Essex County Council. 1968. War Time Contraventions. Debden.
<2> SEX31511 Artifact: Local resident. unknown. PERS COMM by local residents.
<3> SEX32018 Aerial Photograph: Unknown. 1949. 58-278-5057.

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Old SMR Number: TL53

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