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Second World War pillbox, OS No 511, Langleys (EHER 10518)

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Summary

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

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Location

Grid reference Centred TL 6367 2125 (4m by 5m)
Civil Parish GREAT DUNMOW, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX

Type and Period

Description

Close alongside the south boundary of the sewage works stands an FW3/24 concrete pillbox facing south across a meadow. <1> One photo of site. <2> NRHE data transfer: A Second World War type 24 thick walled, shell-proof concrete pillbox located near the sewage works west of the River Chelmer. <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: 1421989
  • National Monuments Record: TL 62 SW 91

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