Second World War pillbox on the sea wall, North of Weymarks Farm (EHER 13788)
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Summary
A Second World War concrete pillbox in the sea wall on the South bank of the River Blackwater. The pillbox has cracked across its centre, close to the sea wall on the seaward end.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 0106 0929 (5m by 6m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BRADWELL-ON-SEA, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
August 1993. Site visit.
Pillbox, one photo. <1>
1996. World War Two Defences in Maldon survey.
At the West end of an area of saltings is a double-ended concrete pillbox built through the sea wall. At the seaward end are five loopholes, four of which are bricked-up. At the landward end just 12" now projects from the sea wall. The pillbox has cracked across its centre, close to the sea wall on the seaward end. The crack is approximately 9" wide. <2>
One photo. <3>
NRHE data transfer:
1995-2002. Defence of Britain survey.
Pillbox; no specification.
Location: Near Bradwell Waterside. <4> <5>
NRHE summary description:
The site of a Second World War concrete pillbox on the South bank of the River Blackwater.
Sources
- <1> SEX32624 Photograph: Wallis, S.. 1993. BESP Film 1. Frame 14, looking West.
- <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. One frame.
- <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: 1421636
- National Monuments Record: TM 00 NW 34