Second World War pillbox at Sibleys, near Cherry Green (EHER 10436)
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Summary
A Type FW3/24 brick and concrete pillbox stands in the middle of a wide field to the east of Sibleys.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 5682 2967 (7m by 7m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CHICKNEY, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
A Type FW3/24 brick and concrete pillbox stands in the middle of a wide field to the east of Sibleys. <1>
It faces south-east and stands across the line of a former drainage ditch. Originally there was a hedge line here but this has now gone. <2>
Most of the outer brickwork has now fallen off the pillbox. One photo of site. <3>
NRHE data transfer:
A Second World Type 24 thick walled, shell-proof concrete and brick pillbox located at Sibleys. <4>
Sources
- <1> SEX31431 Bibliographic reference: Wills, H.. 1985. Pillboxes: A Study of U.K. Defences 1940. p.30.
- <2> SEX32029 Aerial Photograph: Hunting Surveys Limited. 1960. Run 11-017.
- <3> SEX31461 Photograph: Nash, F.. 1996. WWII defences. One frame.
- <4> SEX76214 Webpage: Clarke, J.. 1996-2003. Defence of Britain Database.
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL52
- NRHE identifier: 1422023
- National Monuments Record: TL 52 NE 59