Second World War pillbox, east of Parsonage Farm (EHER 10489)
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Summary
The site of a Second World War rectangular concrete infantry pillbox measuring 10 foot by 12 foot to the east of Parsonage Farm.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 6271 2333 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT DUNMOW, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
In a hedge line leading down to the River Chelmer stands a concrete, rectangular pillbox with a blast wall on its south-west side. It faces north-east and has three loopholes; the blast wall has a fourth. One photo of site. <1>
NRHE data transfer:
Rectangular infantry pillbox, 10ft x 12ft pillbox. Three walls have embrasures the fourth an entrance covered by a blast wall. The blast wall has an embrasure. Below each of the embrasures are angle brackets. Pillbox variant. Described as an Eastern Command Type in 'Ironside's Line'. It is located to the north of Great Dunmow between the road and the River Chelmer. <2>
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Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL62
- NRHE identifier: 1416532
- National Monuments Record: TL 62 SW 76