Second World War pillbox, north of Ravens Farm Cottage (EHER 10476)
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Summary
A Second World War type 22 brick-clad concrete pillbox, each of the sides of which has an embrasure. It is located north of Ravens Farm Cottage.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 6105 2335 (5m by 5m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LITTLE EASTON, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
A type FW3/22 brick and concrete pillbox stands on the east side of the track to Ravens Farm. It has an L-shaped tunnel-like entrance on the north side with the opening to the east but this has been blocked with earth. <1>
The outer brickwork is now deteriorating. One photo of site. <2>
NRHE data transfer:
Type 22 brick clad concrete pillbox, each of the sides of which has an embrasure. The entrance is through a small, low brick built extension under one of the embrasures and has a concrete roof. Anti ricochet wall survives internally. Brick outer and inner shuttering, with brick around embrasures. Very thin concrete roof which has broken away in places revealing brick underneath. Concrete-roofed entrance porch. Cross-shaped internal wall. It is located to the north of Great Dunmow between the road and the River Chelmer. <3>
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Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL62
- NRHE identifier: 1416534
- National Monuments Record: TL 62 SW 78