Second World War pillbox at rear of Elmbridge Farm, Mill End (EHER 10479)
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Summary
A Second World War type 22 brick and concrete pillbox with six embrasures located south of Elmbridge House at Mill End.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 6170 2369 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LITTLE EASTON, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Standing on an open arable field to the rear of Elmbridge Farm is an FW3/22 pillbox. It is constructed of brick and concrete but the brickwork is now deteriorating and the low L-shaped entrance on the north-west face is collapsing. <1>
This pillbox can be seen on an aerial photograph taken in 1960 which shows it to have stood on the south side of a hedge/tree line. <2>
One photo of site. <3>
NRHE data transfer:
Type 22 brick pillbox with six embrasures, one in each side. The entrance is below one of the embrasures and is covered by a small brick extension. It is located at Elmbridge, north of Great Dunmow between the road and the River Chelmer. <4>
Sources
- <1> SEX31431 Bibliographic reference: Wills, H.. 1985. Pillboxes: A Study of U.K. Defences 1940. p.28.
- <2> SEX32080 Aerial Photograph: Hunting Surveys Limited. 1960. Run 15-121.
- <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: 1416537
- National Monuments Record: TL 62 SW 81