Second World War pillbox on the sea wall, Moors End (EHER 10642)

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Summary

A double-ended octagonal pillbox was built through the sea wall at Moors End. The sea wall has clearly been widened and just the seaward end of the pillbox can now be seen.

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Grid reference	Centred TL 9564 0577 (8m by 7m)
Civil Parish	ST LAWRENCE, MALDON, ESSEX

Type and Period

PILLBOX (Second World War to 21st century - 1939 AD (between) to 2050 AD (throughout))

Description

1996. World War Two Defences in Maldon survey: site visit and desktop research. An aerial photograph taken in 1960 shows a double-ended octagonal pillbox built through the sea wall at this point. <1> The sea wall has clearly been widened since then and just the seaward end of the pillbox can now be seen. One of the five loopholes is open showing the steel surround. <2> One photo. <3>

Sources

<1> SEX41607 Aerial Photograph: Hunting Surveys Limited. 1960. Run 25-066.
<2> SEX70630 Report: Nash, F.. 2010. Survey of World War Two Defences in the District of Maldon: Volume One.
<3> SEX31461 Photograph: Nash, F.. 1996. WWII defences. One frame.

Other References

Old SMR Number: TL90

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