Second World War Pillbox, Littley Park, Hartford End (EHER 10562)
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Summary
30 yards SW of the River Chelmer stands a rectangular pillbox.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 6945 1674 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT WALTHAM, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
30 yards SW of the River Chelmer stands a rectangular pillbox. It is constructed of concrete, has a blast wall and faces E. One photo of site. <1> <2>
Information from NRHE
Rectangular infantry pillbox.
Pillbox variant. Described as an Eastern Command Type in 'Ironside's Line'.
Pillbox [plotted from German aerial photograph GB 1042 R - 063-068]. By West bank of the River Chelmer, South-West of Littley Green. <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: 1421966
- National Monuments Record: TL 61 NE 95