Second World War pillbox on the sea wall, NE of New Weymarks Cottages (EHER 13785)
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Summary
A Second World War concrete pillbox in the sea wall on the South bank of the River Blackwater. The South end is completely buried under the sea wall and the North end has a 9" crack across its roof.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 0239 0929 (4m by 6m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BRADWELL-ON-SEA, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
August 1993. Field survey.
Pillbox, one photo.<1>
1996. World War Two Defences in Maldon survey.
Where the sea wall takes a sharp bend is a concrete double-ended pillbox overlooking the saltings and the River Blackwater. The North, seaward end, has a 9" crack across its roof through which a small part of the interior can be seen. Through this can be made out the South end which is completely buried under the sea wall - presumably this has been widened since the Second World War. <2>
Two photos. <3>
NRHE data transfer:
1995-2002. Defence of Britain survey.
Pillbox; no specification.
Location: Near Bradwell Waterside.<4> <5>
NRHE summary description:
A Second World War concrete pillbox located on the South bank of the River Blackwater.
Sources
- <1> SEX38059 Photograph: Wallis, S.. unknown. BESP Film 1. Frame 6.
- <2> SEX70631 Report: Nash, F.. 2010. Survey of World War Two Defences in the District of Maldon: Volume Two.
- <3> SEX31461 Photograph: Nash, F.. 1996. WWII defences. Two frames.
- <4> SEX76214 Webpage: Clarke, J.. 1996-2003. Defence of Britain Database.
- <5> SEX75778 Collection: Various. Various. Historic England Archive. DEB01.
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TM00
- NRHE identifier: 1421645
- National Monuments Record: TM 00 NW 39