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Second World War pillbox, north edge of Home Wood (EHER 10453)

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Summary

On the north edge of Home Wood, facing north-east across the anti-tank ditch of the GHQ Line, is an FW3/24 pillbox.

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Location

Grid reference TL 5959 2701 (point)
Civil Parish TILTY, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX

Type and Period

Description

On the north edge of Home Wood, facing north-east across the anti-tank ditch of the GHQ Line, is an FW3/24 pillbox. <1> One photo of site. <2> NRHE data transfer: A Second World War Type 24 thick walled, shell-proof concrete pillbox. <3>

Sources

  • <1> Bibliographic reference: Wills, H.. 1985. Pillboxes: A Study of U.K. Defences 1940. p.30.
  • <2> Photograph: Nash, F.. 1996. WWII defences. One frame.
  • <3> Webpage: Clarke, J.. 1996-2003. Defence of Britain Database.

Other References

  • Old SMR Number: TL52
  • NRHE identifier: 1422005
  • National Monuments Record: TL 52 NE 46

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