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Second World War pillbox, south-east of Dunmow Park (EHER 10512)

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Summary

A Second World War type 24 thick walled, shell-proof concrete pillbox near the sewage works on the west side of the River Chelmer.

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Location

Grid reference Centred TL 6370 2151 (5m by 6m)
Civil Parish GREAT DUNMOW, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX

Type and Period

Description

On the west bank of the River Chelmer, facing east, stands an FW3/24 concrete pillbox. <1> One photo of site. <2> NRHE data transfer: Type 24 thick walled, shell-proof pillbox. Located at River Chelmer, Great Dunmow. <3>

Sources

  • <1> Bibliographic reference: Wills, H.. 1985. Pillboxes: A Study of U.K. Defences 1940. p.30.
  • <2> Photograph: Nash, F.. 1996. WWII defences. One frame.
  • <3> Webpage: Clarke, J.. 1996-2003. Defence of Britain Database.

Other References

  • Old SMR Number: TL62
  • NRHE identifier: 1421991
  • National Monuments Record: TL 62 SW 93

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