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Second World War pillbox, OS15, Coldarbour Farm (EHER 10446)

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Summary

This pillbox, an FW3/24, stands at the junction of field Nos. OS13 and 15. It is constructed of brick and concrete, although the brick cladding is now falling off, and faces north-east across the original anti-tank ditch some 80 yards away.

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Location

Grid reference TL 5864 2745 (point)
Civil Parish TILTY, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX

Type and Period

Description

Contemporary records state, "Coldarbour Farm. O.S. No.15 - NW of farm. 2 pillboxes." <1> This pillbox, an FW3/24, stands at the junction of field Nos. OS13 and 15. It is constructed of brick and concrete, although the brick cladding is now falling off, and faces north-east across the original anti-tank ditch some 80 yards away. <2> One photo of site. <3>

Sources

  • <1> LIST: Essex County Council. 1968. War Time Contraventions. Tilty.
  • <2> Bibliographic reference: Wills, H.. 1985. Pillboxes: A Study of U.K. Defences 1940. p.30.
  • <3> Photograph: Nash, F.. 1996. WWII defences. One frame.

Other References

  • Old SMR Number: TL52

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