Second World War pillbox, east of Broadwater Bridge (EHER 10444)

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Summary

Almost hidden in dense scrub 50 yards to the east of Broadwater Bridge is an FW3/24 brick and concrete pillbox facing east.

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Grid reference	TL 5820 2766 (point)
Civil Parish	TILTY, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX

Type and Period

PILLBOX (TYPE FW3/24) (Second World War to 21st century - 1939 AD to 2050 AD)

Description

Almost hidden in dense scrub 50 yards to the east of Broadwater Bridge is an FW3/24 brick and concrete pillbox facing east. <1> Inside, the original brick central pillar has been broken away and no trace of it now remains. On the east side of the roof is a threaded steel rod - possibly a fixing bracket to hold a false roof to disguise the pillbox as a cottage or shed. Two photos of site. <2>

Sources

<1> SEX31431 Bibliographic reference: Wills, H.. 1985. Pillboxes: A Study of U.K. Defences 1940. p.30.
<2> SEX31461 Photograph: Nash, F.. 1996. WWII defences. Two frames.

Other References

Old SMR Number: TL52

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