Second World War pillbox on the sea wall, The Stone (EHER 10643)
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Summary
A double-ended octagonal pillbox built through the sea wall at The Stone. The sea wall has clearly been widened and just the seaward end of the pillbox can now be seen.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 9513 0617 (7m by 7m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ST LAWRENCE, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
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 The Stone. <1>
The sea wall has clearly been widened since then and just the seaward end of the pillbox can now be seen. The roof is some three feet below the level of the sea wall. <2>
One photo of site. <3>
This pillbox was used in conjunction with the D-Day embarkation hard (EHER 20298) to the West, for practice evacuations. <2>
See also <4>.
Sources
- <1> SEX41609 Aerial Photograph: Hunting Surveys Limited. 1960. Run 25-064.
- <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.
- <4> SEX76635 Webpage: Heatherson, L.. 2020. Beyond the Point. Two photos.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL90