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Second World War pillbox at Stoneyground Spring (EHER 10524)

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Summary

A Second World War type 24 thick walled, shell-proof concrete pillbox near Stoneyground Spring south of the River Chelmer.

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Location

Grid reference Centred TL 6478 2046 (6m by 5m)
Civil Parish BARNSTON, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX

Type and Period

Description

Standing on a mound of earth is an FW3/24 concrete pillbox facing north across the River Chelmer. <1> One photo of site. <2> NRHE data transfer: A Second World War type 24 thick walled, shell-proof concrete pillbox near Stoneyground Spring south 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: 1421985
  • National Monuments Record: TL 62 SW 88

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