Site of Second World War Pillbox, "Thatched Cottage", Greensward, Frinton (EHER 10563)
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Summary
It is reliably reported that a pillbox stood on the Greensward opposite the end of Second Avenue. It has now been destroyed.
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Location
| Grid reference | TM 2346 1887 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | FRINTON AND WALTON, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Correspondence from local resident
It is reliably reported that a pillbox stood on the Greensward opposite the end of Second Avenue.
It was known as "Thatched Cottage". This is a probable reference to its location near the thatched building, which is now a shelter/public convenience and stands at the south end of the Greensward between Frinton Golf Club and the sea wall. <1>
Sources
- <1> SEX31518 CORRESPONDENCE: Local resident. unknown. SMR.
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TM21