Site of Second World War Pillbox at Coldarbour Farm (EHER 10449)

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Summary

This pillbox can be seen on an aerial photograph taken in 1960 and it is shown on a 1977 OS map.

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Grid reference	TL 5869 2719 (point)
Civil Parish	TILTY, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX

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Description

Contemporary records state, "Coldarbour Farm. O.S. No.22 - S.E. of farm. Pillbox W. hedge." <1> This pillbox can be seen on an aerial photograph taken in 1960 and it is shown on a 1977 OS map. <2> <3> NRHE data transfer: A Second World War Type 24 thick walled, shell-proof concrete and brick pillbox located at Coldarbour Farm, Tilty. Categorised 'C' for removal, 1951. <4>

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<1> SEX31436 LIST: Essex County Council. 1968. War Time Contraventions. Tilty.
<2> SEX32046 Aerial Photograph: Hunting Surveys Limited. 1960. Run 13-078.
<3> SEX32049 Map: Unknown. 1977. TL 5827 - TL 5927. 1:2500.
<4> SEX76214 Webpage: Clarke, J.. 1996-2003. Defence of Britain Database.

Other References

Old SMR Number: TL52
NRHE identifier: 1422011
National Monuments Record: TL 52 NE 50

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