Second World War pillbox, south of The Thatched Cottage (EHER 10457)
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Summary
A FW3/24 pillbox is sited in this hill-top position facing south across a wide valley.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 5958 2633 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | TILTY, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
In order to guard against an attack from the rear of the GHQ Line, an FW3/24 pillbox is sited in this hill-top position facing south across a wide valley. <1>
It is of the "thin-walled" - in this case 20" thick - type and is shuttered in brick although this is now deteriorating. One photo of site. <2>
NRHE data transfer:
A Second World War Type 24 thick walled, shell-proof concrete pillbox at Tilty. <3>
Sources
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL52
- NRHE identifier: 1422006
- National Monuments Record: TL 52 NE 47