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Site of Second World War Pillbox, Absolpark, North End (EHER 10534)

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Summary

It is reliably reported that a pillbox once stood at this point, to the W of Felsted Mill. It has now been destroyed.

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Location

Grid reference TL 6707 1961 (point)
Civil Parish GREAT WALTHAM, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX

Type and Period

Description

It is reliably reported that a pillbox once stood at this point, to the W of Felsted Mill. It was demolished in the 1950's. <1> Information from NRHE Pillbox [plotted from German aerial photograph GB 1042 R - 063-068]. LOCATION: Near W bank of River Chelmer, S of Felsted Mill. <2><3>

Sources

  • <1> Verbal communication: Local resident. unknown. Personal communication by wartime landowner.
  • <2> Field Survey Report: Council for British Archaeology. 1995-2002. The Defence of Britain Project.
  • <3> Collection: Various. Various. Historic England Archive. DEB01.

Other References

  • Old SMR Number: TL61
  • NRHE identifier: 1427119
  • National Monuments Record: TL 61 NE 123

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