Second World War pillbox at junction of streams, Tilty (EHER 10452)
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Summary
On a spit of woodland, between the junction of two streams, stands an FW3/28A 2-pounder anti-tank gun pillbox.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 5943 2709 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | TILTY, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
On a spit of woodland, between the junction of two streams, stands an FW3/28A 2-pounder anti-tank gun pillbox. <1>
It is constructed of concrete with the artillery aperture at the east end and faces north across the former anti-tank ditch of the GHQ Line. One photo of site. <2>
NRHE data transfer:
A Second World War type 28a anti-tank concrete gun emplacement located north-west of Home Wood. <3>
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Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL52
- NRHE identifier: 1422007
- National Monuments Record: TL 52 NE 48