Site of Second World War Pillbox, Absolpark, North End (EHER 10536)
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Summary
An aerial photograph taken by the RAF in 1949 shows the shape of a rectangular pillbox, with a blast wall, facing E from this point. The pillbox has now been destroyed.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 6703 1928 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT WALTHAM, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
An aerial photograph taken by the RAF in 1949 shows the shape of a rectangular pillbox, with a blast wall, facing E from this point. <1>
Demolished in the 1950's, an aerial photograph taken in 1960 shows no indication of it. <2> <3>
Information from NRHE
Site of a Second World War reinforced concrete pillbox located near the west bank of the River Chelmer south of Absol Bridge. This monument has now been demolished.
Pillbox [plotted from German aerial photograph GB 1042 R - 063-068].
LOCATION: Near W bank of River Chelmer, N of Absol Bridge. <4> <5>
Sources
- <1> SEX32141 Aerial Photograph: Unknown. 1949. 58-280-5039.
- <2> SEX31451 Verbal communication: Local resident. unknown. Personal communication by wartime landowner.
- <3> SEX32142 Aerial Photograph: Hunting Surveys Limited. 1960. Run 17-021.
- <4> SEX75761 Field Survey Report: Council for British Archaeology. 1995-2002. The Defence of Britain Project.
- <5> SEX75778 Collection: Various. Various. Historic England Archive. DEB01.
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL61
- NRHE identifier: 1427121
- National Monuments Record: TL 61 NE 120