Second World War Pillbox, north of the Naze Tower, Walton (EHER 10625)
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Summary
At a high point of the Naze, where the ground falls away to the north, stands an FW3/22 concrete pillbox.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TM 2653 2405 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | FRINTON AND WALTON, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Visited in 1995 by F. Nash for the WWII defences survey
At a high point of the Naze, where the ground falls away to the north, stands an FW3/22 concrete pillbox. <1> It has a protective "skirt" of concrete around it, iron loophole surrounds and an entrance on the SW side. The central part of the pillbox measures 12 feet across and the walls are 15 inches thick. One photo of site. <2>
Site visit February 2010: The pillbox appears to be surviving well.
Information from NRHE
This could be a lookout post or searchlight position due to large embrasure and open area to the front of the structure. The structure is situated on the Naze with a group of other pillboxes. The structure is brick shuttered. <3> <4>
Sources
- <1> SEX31431 Bibliographic reference: Wills, H.. 1985. Pillboxes: A Study of U.K. Defences 1940. p28.
- <2> SEX31461 Photograph: Nash, F.. 1996. WWII defences. one frame, 1995 ?.
- <3> SEX76214 Webpage: Clarke, J.. 1996-2003. Defence of Britain Database.
- <4> SEX75778 Collection: Various. Various. Historic England Archive. DEB01.
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TM22
- NRHE identifier: 1421232
- National Monuments Record: TM 22 SE 40