Second World War pillbox, near River Chelmer, Butchers Pasture (EHER 10471)
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Summary
A Second World War type 24 thick walled concrete and brick pillbox with an angled roof located on Butchers Pasture next to a stream.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 6070 2457 (6m by 6m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LITTLE EASTON, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
In a wide open field, facing east towards the River Chelmer, is an FW3/24 pillbox built of brick and concrete. <1>
Originally this pillbox stood on a hedge line before the fields were cleared. <2>
One photo of site. <3>
NRHE data transfer:
Type 24 pillbox, with angled roof. At edge of stream. Embrasures on either side of doorway, and concrete lintel above. Y-shaped internal wall. Embrasures provide all-round defence. Very wide planking lines inside. Roof about 30ins thick. <4>
Sources
- <1> SEX31431 Bibliographic reference: Wills, H.. 1985. Pillboxes: A Study of U.K. Defences 1940. p.30.
- <2> SEX32074 Aerial Photograph: Hunting Surveys Limited. 1960. Run 14-019.
- <3> SEX31461 Photograph: Nash, F.. 1996. WWII defences. One frame.
- <4> SEX76214 Webpage: Clarke, J.. 1996-2003. Defence of Britain Database.
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL62
- NRHE identifier: 1421998
- National Monuments Record: TL 62 SW 100