Site of Second World War pillbox, Bath House Meadow, Walton (EHER 10613)

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Summary

Site of Second World War pillbox, now destroyed. Contemporary records state, "Large pillbox (now removed and weapon trenches in place of) against SE boundary.

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Grid reference	TM 2577 2216 (point)
Civil Parish	FRINTON AND WALTON, TENDRING, ESSEX

Type and Period

PILLBOX (WWII, Second World War - 1939 AD to 1945 AD)

Description

Site of Second World War pillbox, now destroyed. Contemporary records state, "Large pillbox (with weapon trenches now in its place) against SE boundary, iron stakes and barbed wire (apron wire) from the SW to NE. Located near Bath House Meadow, Princes Esplanade". <1>

Sources

<1> SEX31436 LIST: Essex County Council. 1968. War Time Contraventions. Walton.

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Old SMR Number: TM22

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