Second World War pillbox at Butchers Pasture (EHER 10472)
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Summary
A Second World War type 24 thick walled, shell-proof concrete pillbox located at Butchers Pasture.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 6091 2458 (5m by 5m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LITTLE EASTON, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
At the lower end of a wide open field stands an FW3/24 pillbox facing east towards the River Chelmer. <1>
It is constructed of brick and concrete although the bricks are now falling away from the outside. Broken concrete has been piled onto the roof although it is not known when this was done. Originally the pillbox stood on a hedge line before the fields were cleared. <2>
One photo of site. <3>
NRHE data transfer:
A Second World War type 24 thick walled, shell-proof concrete pillbox located at Butchers Pasture. <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: 1421997
- National Monuments Record: TL 62 SW 99