Site of Second World War pillbox at New Amberden Hall (EHER 10431)

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Summary

Now destroyed. There is no current evidence of the pillbox "adj. Farm buildings". It is not apparent on an aerial photograph taken in 1949.

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Grid reference	TL 562 305 (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> There is no further evidence of the pillbox "adj. Farm buildings". It is not apparent on an aerial photograph taken in 1949. <2>

Sources

<1> SEX31436 LIST: Essex County Council. 1968. War Time Contraventions. Debden.
<2> SEX32018 Aerial Photograph: Unknown. 1949. 58-278-5057.

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Old SMR Number: TL53

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