Site of Second World War pillbox, south side of A130 (EHER 10521)
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Summary
Now destroyed. The site of a Second World War Type 22 reinforced concrete pillbox with a tunnel entrance and embrasures for all-round defence. It has a cross-shaped internal wall and plank shuttering marks inside roof. It is located south-east of Great Dunmow near the A130 road.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 6386 2048 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT DUNMOW, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
On the south side of the A130 road stands an FW3/22 pillbox. <1>
It faces north-east across the road towards the River Chelmer and was originally shuttered with corrugated iron sheeting. One photo of site. <2>
Demolished March 2002. <3>
NRHE data transfer:
Type 22 pillbox, with 'porch'. Embrasures for all-round defence. Corrugated iron shuttering inside. Cross-shaped internal wall. Plank shuttering marks inside roof. Two bolts about 3ins long remain under each embrasure. Located south-east of Great Dunmow. <4>
Sources
- <1> SEX31431 Bibliographic reference: Wills, H.. 1985. Pillboxes: A Study of U.K. Defences 1940. p.28.
- <2> SEX31461 Photograph: Nash, F.. 1996. WWII defences. One frame.
- <3> SEX61228 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Havis, R.. 2002. A120 - Pillbox at Great Dunmow.
- <4> SEX76214 Webpage: Clarke, J.. 1996-2003. Defence of Britain Database.
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL62
- NRHE identifier: 1421217
- National Monuments Record: TL 62 SW 85