Second World War pillbox, Hill Farm, Ford End (EHER 10547)
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Summary
On the north side of a track leading from Hill Farm to Hartford End stands an FW3/22 or FW3/24 concrete pillbox facing north-east towards the River Chelmer.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 6820 1712 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT WALTHAM, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
1996. World War Two Defences in Chelmsford survey: site visit and desktop research.
On the north side of a track leading from Hill Farm to Hartford End stands an FW3/24 concrete pillbox facing north-east towards the River Chelmer. <1>
One photo of site. <2>
NRHE data transfer:
1995-2002. Defence of Britain survey.
Type 22 pillbox, constructed with wooden shuttering. Ford End. <3> <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> SEX76214 Webpage: Clarke, J.. 1996-2003. Defence of Britain Database.
- <4> SEX75778 Collection: Various. Various. Historic England Archive. DEB01.
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL61
- NRHE identifier: 1421222
- National Monuments Record: TL 61 NE 81