Site of Second World War pillbox, OS15, Coldarbour Farm (EHER 10445)

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Summary

An aerial photograph taken by the RAF in 1948 shows an FW3/24 pillbox facing north-east from this position, but no pillbox remains at this location.

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Grid reference	TL 5851 2743 (point)
Civil Parish	TILTY, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX

Type and Period

PILLBOX (TYPE FW3/24) (Second World War to Late 20th century - 1939 AD to 1977 AD (post))

Description

Contemporary records state, "Coldarbour Farm. O.S. No.15 - NW of farm. 2 pillboxes." <1> An aerial photograph taken by the RAF in 1948 shows an FW3/24 pillbox facing north-east from this position. <2> <3> This pillbox is also shown on a map dated 1977. <4> One photo of site. <5>

Sources

<1> SEX31436 LIST: Essex County Council. 1968. War Time Contraventions. Tilty.
<2> SEX32042 Aerial Photograph: Unknown. 1948. 58-11-5093.
<3> SEX31431 Bibliographic reference: Wills, H.. 1985. Pillboxes: A Study of U.K. Defences 1940. p.30.
<4> SEX32043 Map: Unknown. 1977. TL 5827-TL 5927. 1:2500.
<5> SEX31461 Photograph: Nash, F.. 1996. WWII defences. One frame.

Other References

Old SMR Number: TL52

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