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Second World War pillbox at Bickners Farm (EHER 10527)

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Summary

Facing north across the River Chelmer is an FW3/24 concrete pillbox.

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Location

Grid reference Centred TL 6525 2030 (7m by 6m)
Civil Parish BARNSTON, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX

Type and Period

Description

Facing north across the River Chelmer is an FW3/24 concrete pillbox. <1> The central part of the roof no longer exists but the steel re-enforcement rods are still in position. Three photos of site. <2> NRHE data transfer: A Second World War type 24 thick walled, shell-proof concrete pillbox. Barnston. <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. Three frames.
  • <3> Webpage: Clarke, J.. 1996-2003. Defence of Britain Database.

Other References

  • Old SMR Number: TL62
  • NRHE identifier: 1421983
  • National Monuments Record: TL 62 SE 88

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