Site of Second World War pillbox, The Samuel Lewis Home, Walton (EHER 10619)
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Summary
Site of Second World War pillbox, now destroyed. Contemporary records states, Concrete pillbox and firing platform.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TM 2646 2335 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | FRINTON AND WALTON, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Site of Second World War pillbox, now destroyed.
Contemporary records states, "Concrete pillbox and firing platform. Samuel Lewis Home, The Naze, NE corner of garden. Map ref. 711411" (Mil.Ed.). <1> The Samuel Lewis Seaside Convalescent Home no longer exists and the area is now housing. The NE corner of the garden would place the pillbox 30/40 yards from the cliff edge.
An aerial photograph taken in February 1941 shows the pillbox immediately outside the NE corner of the garden although its type can not be determined. <2>
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Other References
- Old SMR Number: TM22