Site of Second World War pillbox, west of Henham Road, Hamperden End (EHER 10433)
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Summary
Now destroyed. An aerial photograph taken in 1946 shows that the anti-tank ditch crossed Henham Road from north-west to south-east at this point. Immediately behind the ditch is a rectangular building, angled to face north-east.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 5681 3057 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | DEBDEN, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Wills states, "TL 568 305, rectangular, brick and concrete pillbox facing NE, A/T type 28 (destroyed), cottage-thatched roof." <1>
An aerial photograph taken in 1946 shows that the anti-tank ditch crossed Henham Road from north-west to south-east at this point. Immediately behind the ditch is a rectangular building, angled to face north-east. <2>
An aerial photograph taken in 1960 shows nothing remaining. <3>
Two photos of site. <4>
Sources
- <1> SEX31431 Bibliographic reference: Wills, H.. 1985. Pillboxes: A Study of U.K. Defences 1940.
- <2> SEX32024 Aerial Photograph: RAF. 1946. 106G-UK 1635-5268.
- <3> SEX32025 Aerial Photograph: Hunting Surveys Limited. 1960. Run 10-182.
- <4> SEX31461 Photograph: Nash, F.. 1996. WWII defences. Two frames.
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL53