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Second World War pillbox, east of Dunmow Park (EHER 10511)

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Summary

A Second World War rectangular infantry concrete pillbox north of Dunmow Park. It is one of a pair of pillboxes.

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Location

Grid reference TL 6371 2172 (point)
Civil Parish GREAT DUNMOW, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX

Type and Period

Description

A rectangular, concrete pillbox, partly buried, stands high on the east bank of the River Chelmer with a blast wall on its west side. Originally the river took a wide bend to the east of this pillbox but it has now been diverted to a straighter line although its former path, now dry and blocked off, still remains. One photo of site. <1> NRHE data transfer: Rectangular infantry pillbox. Pillbox variant. Described as an Eastern Command Type in 'Ironside's Line'. Located at Great Dunmow. <2>

Sources

  • <1> Photograph: Nash, F.. 1996. WWII defences. One frame.
  • <2> Webpage: Clarke, J.. 1996-2003. Defence of Britain Database.

Other References

  • Old SMR Number: TL62
  • NRHE identifier: 1421992
  • National Monuments Record: TL 62 SW 94

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