Second World War pillbox, south of causeway to Horsey Island (EHER 10626)
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Summary
High on the sea wall facing the causeway which leads to Horsey Island is a concrete, hexagonal pillbox.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 2347 2281 (6m by 7m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | FRINTON AND WALTON, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
High on the sea wall facing the causeway which leads to Horsey Island is a concrete, hexagonal pillbox. It has 15" thick walls with the entrance on the south side. In the centre is an anti-aircraft machine-gun well with a concrete pillar surmounted by a short length of concrete post on which the gun would have been mounted. Four photos of site. <1>
Sources
- <1> SEX31461 Photograph: Nash, F.. 1996. WWII defences. four frames.
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TM22