Second World War pillbox, North bank of River Blackwater, Mill Creek (EHER 12149)
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Summary
A hexagonal concrete pillbox, probably a type FW3/24, which is situated overlooking the River Blackwater. An aerial photograph taken in 1946 shows it to have straddled the path of the railway line on the Tolleshunt Pier, the remains of which can still be seen.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 9730 0889 (3m by 4m) Copied from basemapping. |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | TOLLESBURY, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
'Concrete pill box'. <1>
See photos <2> and aerial photograph <3>.
1995. Field survey.
An hexagonal concrete pillbox, (probably an FW3/24), sits on the mud 100 yards from the sea wall overlooking the River Blackwater. An aerial photograph taken in 1946 shows it to have straddled the path of the railway line on the Tolleshunt Pier, the remains of which can still be seen. <4>
October 1996. World War Two Defences in Maldon survey: site visit.
This site is on private property and may only be accessed with the express permission of the owner. No comments from the site visit. <5>
Sources
- <1> SEX14000 DESC TEXT: Hedges, J.D.. 1973. SMR.
- <2> SEX35231 Photograph: Unknown. unknown. TL90-050. 4 frames.
- <3> SEX54496 Aerial Photograph: Strachan, D.. 1999. CP/99/2/13.
- <4> SEX61485 Report: Tollesbury Parish Council. 1995. Survey of Pillboxes and World War 2 Defence Sites in Tollesbury, Essex. Text and 3 photographs.
- <5> SEX70630 Report: Nash, F.. 2010. Survey of World War Two Defences in the District of Maldon: Volume One.
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Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL90-050