Second World War pillbox on the sea wall, North of Downhall Beach Estate (EHER 13792)

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Summary

A double-ended octagonal pillbox constructed of concrete. Most of the loopholes have been bricked-up but one is open showing it to have steel surrounds.

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Grid reference	Centred TL 9988 0885 (8m by 10m)
Civil Parish	BRADWELL-ON-SEA, MALDON, ESSEX

Type and Period

PILLBOX (Second World War to 21st century - 1939 AD (at some time) to 2050 AD (throughout))

Description

1993. Field survey. Pillbox. <1> 1996. World War Two Defences in Maldon survey: site visit. Built through the sea wall is a double-ended octagonal pillbox constructed of concrete. Most of the loopholes have been bricked-up but one is open showing it to have steel surrounds. <2> One photo. <3>

Sources

<1> SEX32624 Photograph: Wallis, S.. 1993. BESP Film 1. Frame 21, looking SW.
<2> SEX70630 Report: Nash, F.. 2010. Survey of World War Two Defences in the District of Maldon: Volume One.
<3> SEX31461 Photograph: Nash, F.. 1996. WWII defences. One frame.

Other References

Old SMR Number: TL90

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