Second World War Pillbox, Littleypark, Hartford End (EHER 10556)
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Summary
At the edge of a field overlooking the River Chelmer 70 yards to the NE, stands a rectangular, concrete pillbox with a blast wall.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 6908 1731 (5m by 5m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT WALTHAM, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
At the edge of a field overlooking the River Chelmer 70 yards to the NE, stands a rectangular, concrete pillbox with a blast wall. One photo of site. <1> <2>
Information from NRHE
Rectangular infantry pillbox.
Pillbox variant. Described as an Eastern Command Type in 'Ironside's Line'. Hartford End, N of Great Waltham. <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> SEX75761 Field Survey Report: Council for British Archaeology. 1995-2002. The Defence of Britain Project.
- <4> SEX75778 Collection: Various. Various. Historic England Archive. DEB01.
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL61
- NRHE identifier: 1421971
- National Monuments Record: TL 61 NE 89