Second World War Pillbox, Hill Farm, Ford End (EHER 10540)

Standing in the scrub on the west bank of the River Chelmer is a concrete FW3/24 pillbox facing east.

Standing in scrub on the W bank of the River Chelmer is a concrete FW3/24 pillbox facing E. <1> The central part of the roof no longer exists, showing the re-enforcement rods, and the concrete of the walls has deteriorated. One photo of site. <2> <3> Information form NRHE Field visit, 2006 A concrete, Second World War Type 24 pillbox. The pillbox is derelict and unoccupied. Attempts have been made to demolish this pillbox, the roof slab has been smashed and the face chipped away from most of its walls exposing its steel reinforcing rods. Otherwise the structure is in a stable condition. <4> Type 24 thick walled pillbox. Type 24 shell-proof pillbox. Pillbox [plotted from German aerial photograph GB 1042 R - 063-068]. Type 24 pillbox. Heavily overgrown. Entrance appears to have been damaged, possibly in attempt to destroy. Reinforcing bars exposed. On W bank of River Chelmer, N of Ford End. <5> Additional reference <6>