Second World War pillbox, west of Hartford End Mill (EHER 10548)
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Summary
In a dense thicket 20/30 yards from the River Chelmer, stands a rectangular concrete pillbox.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 6828 1744 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT WALTHAM, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
1996. World War Two Defences in Chelmsford survey: site visit and desktop research.
In a dense thicket 20/30 yards from the River Chelmer, stands a rectangular pillbox with the forward corners 'chamfered'. It is constructed of concrete, has a blast wall and faces north-east. One photo of site. <1> <2>
NRHE data transfer:
1995-2002. Defence of Britain survey.
Pillbox [plotted from German aerial photograph GB 1042 R - 063-068]. Near South bank of River Chelmer, North-End of Ford End. <3> <4>
Sources
- <1> SEX31461 Photograph: Nash, F.. 1996. WWII defences. One frame.
- <2> SEX70625 Report: Nash, F.. 2008. Survey of World War Defences in the Borough Chelmsford: Volume One.
- <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: 1427129
- National Monuments Record: TL 61 NE 79