Second World War pillbox at Parsonage Farm (EHER 10488)
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Summary
A Second World War thick-walled type 24 concrete pillbox with a large square whole in the ceiling located north of Parsonage Farm.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 6255 2325 (6m by 6m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT DUNMOW, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
High on the side of a wide field overlooking the River Chelmer some 200 yards away to the north stands an FW3/24 concrete pillbox. <1>
One photo of site. <2>
NRHE data transfer:
Thick walled type 24 concrete pillbox. Five embrasures and entrance in longest wall to the rear. Entrance flanked by two embrasures. Internally the concrete shelves for the embrasures survive, but the anti ricochet wall only partially remains. There is a large square hole in the ceiling. 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: 1416531
- National Monuments Record: TL 62 SW 75