Second World War pillbox on the sea wall, South of Linnet's Cottage (EHER 10634)
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Summary
A Second World War double-ended concrete pillbox on the sea wall, which is partially blocked and flooded inside.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 0319 0788 (11m by 5m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BRADWELL-ON-SEA, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
1996. World War Two Defences in Maldon survey.
Built through the sea wall is a double-ended octagonal pillbox constructed of concrete. On the North face of the inland end is a low entrance, partially blocked. The pillbox is flooded inside. The seaward end faces across a wide expanse of saltings to the sea which is perhaps 500 yards away. Two of the loopholes at the inland end retain the remains of Turnbull machine-gun mountings. <1>
Two photos. <2>
NRHE data transfer:
1995-2002. Defence of Britain survey.
Pillbox; no specification.
Location: East of Bradwell-on-Sea. <3> <4>
NRHE summary description:
A Second World War concrete pillbox located SW of St. Cedd's Monastery.
Sources
- <1> SEX70631 Report: Nash, F.. 2010. Survey of World War Two Defences in the District of Maldon: Volume Two.
- <2> SEX31461 Photograph: Nash, F.. 1996. WWII defences. Two frames.
- <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: TM00
- NRHE identifier: 1421650
- National Monuments Record: TM 00 NW 44