Second World War anti-tank gun emplacement, west of Great Easton Ford (EHER 10467)
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Summary
A Second World War Type 28a reinforced concrete and brick anti-tank gun emplacement with embrasures surviving for a field gun and small arms.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 6027 2531 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT EASTON, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Standing under a large tree in a meadow to the west of Great Easton ford is an FW3/28A pillbox. <1>
It is constructed of brick and concrete, faces east, and has been designed to accommodate a six-pounder gun but the pedestal on which the gun would have been mounted has been removed. The Bren-gun chamber is at the south end of the pillbox. Three photos of site. <2>
NRHE data transfer:
Type 28a anti-tank gun emplacement with Bren chamber on south side. The concrete roof is only angled at the front. Embrasures in the north and south sides. Wood-lined angled air vent in back wall. Remains of Hotchkiss 6 pdr. anti-tank gun mounting. There is a rifle embrasure in the wall to the left of the anti-tank gun embrasure: it appears to have been widened after construction. <3>
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Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL62
- NRHE identifier: 1422001
- National Monuments Record: TL 62 NW 48