Second World War pillbox, Staines Farm, Hamperden End (EHER 10434)
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Summary
A Second World War type 24 thick walled, shell-proof concrete and brick pillbox located west of Staines Farm and south-west of Hamperden End.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 5695 3033 (7m by 5m) Polygon derived from base map. |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | DEBDEN, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
200 yards to the east of Staines Farm stands a hexagonal, brick and concrete Type FW3/24 pillbox facing south-east. <1>
Type FW3/24 pillboxes fall into two types - those with 15" thick walls and those with 3'6" thick walls. This is of the latter type. One photo of site. <2>
NRHE data transfer:
A Second World War type 24 thick walled, shell-proof concrete and brick pillbox located west of Staines Farm and south-west of Hamperden End. <3>
Sources
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL53
- NRHE identifier: 1422024
- National Monuments Record: TL 53 SE 56