Second World War pillbox, east of Parsonage Farm (EHER 10490)
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Summary
The site of a Second World War rectangular infantry pillbox measuring 10 foot by 12 foot, and located east of Parsonage Farm.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 6273 2337 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT DUNMOW, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Buried deep in a hedge and difficult to see, is a concrete rectangular pillbox facing north across the River Chelmer. On its south side is a low, 3 feet high, blast wall with a firing slot formed in its top. At the time of the site visit the pillbox was flooded to a depth of a few inches. One photo of site. <1>
NRHE data transfer:
Rectangular infantry, 10ft x 12ft, pillbox. Three walls have embrasures the fourth the entrance covered by a blast wall. The blast wall has an embrasure. Angle brackets for the embrasures survive. 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: 1416533
- National Monuments Record: TL 62 SW 77