Second World War pillbox, Hill Farm, Ford End (EHER 10546)
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Summary
Close to the River Chelmer stands a very fine example of a Second World War type 24 pillbox with the remains of gun mount fixings, and interior metal lining to walls.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 6801 1752 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT WALTHAM, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
1996. World War Two Defences in Chelmsford survey: site visit and desktop research.
Close to the River Chelmer stands an FW3/24 concrete pillbox facing north. Inside, the original corrugated iron shuttering is still attached to the roof. Unusually, the shuttering for the inner walls was of galvanised iron sheeting with a square pattern and this also remains in situ. <1>
Two photos of site. <2> <3>
NRHE data transfer:
1995-2002. Defence of Britain survey.
Pillbox [plotted from German aerial photograph GB 1042 R - 063-068].
Very fine example of a type 24 pillbox. Remains of gun mount fixings, and interior metal lining to walls. At North end of Wallace Lane, on South bank of River Chelmer, North-East of Ford End. <4> <5>
Sources
- <1> SEX31431 Bibliographic reference: Wills, H.. 1985. Pillboxes: A Study of U.K. Defences 1940. p.30.
- <2> SEX31461 Photograph: Nash, F.. 1996. WWII defences. Two frames.
- <3> SEX70625 Report: Nash, F.. 2008. Survey of World War Defences in the Borough Chelmsford: Volume One.
- <4> SEX76214 Webpage: Clarke, J.. 1996-2003. Defence of Britain Database.
- <5> SEX75778 Collection: Various. Various. Historic England Archive. DEB01.
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL61
- NRHE identifier: 1427128
- National Monuments Record: TL 61 NE 78