Second World War pillbox, south bank of River Chelmer, Parsonage Farm (EHER 10487)
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Summary
A Second World War thick-walled type 24 concrete and brick built pillbox located on the south bank of the River Chelmer, to the north of Parsonage Farm.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 6244 2345 (6m by 6m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT DUNMOW, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
On the south bank of the River Chelmer stands an FW3/24 concrete pillbox facing north-east. <1>
It is in good condition inside with the original shelf fixing brackets still in position. One photo of site. <2>
NRHE data transfer:
Thick walled type 24 concrete pillbox. Five embrasures and an entrance in the longest side flanked by two further embrasures. Internally the concrete shelves survive as does the brick anti ricochet wall. Several of the gun mountings survive in various states of preservation. 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: 1416535
- National Monuments Record: TL 62 SW 79