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Second World War pillbox on the sea wall, North of Bradwell nuclear power station (EHER 13791)

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Summary

A Second World War octagonal concrete pillbox built through the sea wall. On top of the seaward end of the roof are two concrete structures which are probably a mounting platform and open concrete container.

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred TM 0013 0900 (7m by 11m)
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. Built to face both seaward and landward through the sea wall is an octagonal concrete pillbox. It measures 34' long x 15' wide. On top of the seaward end of the roof are two concrete structures. One measures 9' x 4' and is possibly a mounting platform with the remains of mounting bolts projecting from the top. The other measures 6'3" x 4'2" and is an open concrete container with an internal area measuring 4'3" x 2'2". This probably once had a lid as the fixings are still in position. <2> Three photos. <3>

Sources

  • <1> Photograph: Wallis, S.. 1993. BESP Film 1. Frame 20, looking South.
  • <2> Report: Nash, F.. 2010. Survey of World War Two Defences in the District of Maldon: Volume Two.
  • <3> Photograph: Nash, F.. 1996. WWII defences. Three frames.

Other References

  • Old SMR Number: TM00

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