Second World War pillbox, Hill Farm, Ford End (EHER 10543)
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Summary
Straddling a hedge leading north-east towards the River Chelmer is an FW3/24 concrete pillbox.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 6734 1743 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT WALTHAM, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
1996. World War Two Defences in Chelmsford survey: site visit and desktop research.
Straddling a hedge leading north-east towards the River Chelmer is an FW3/24 concrete pillbox. <1>
It is of the 'thin-walled' variety, is in good condition and faces north-east. One photo of site. <2> <3>
Information from NRHE
Type 22 pillbox. King's Farm, S of Barnston. LOCATION: King's Farm, S of Barnston. <4> <5>
Note: This pillbox was initially misclassified by the Defence of Britain Survey, its classification and location have now been corrected within the database. <4>
Sources
- <1> SEX31431 Bibliographic reference: Wills, H.. 1985. Pillboxes: A Study of U.K. Defences 1940. p.31.
- <2> SEX31461 Photograph: Nash, F.. 1996. WWII defences. One frame.
- <3> SEX70625 Report: Nash, F.. 2008. Survey of World War Defences in the Borough Chelmsford: Volume One.
- <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: 1421979
- National Monuments Record: TL 61 NE 74