Site of Second World War pillbox, sea wall, Harwich (EHER 10657)
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Summary
An aerial photograph taken in 1946 shows the indistinct shape of a hexagonal pillbox, with an anti-aircraft well on its NW face, on a corner of the sea wall at this point. This corner no longer exists as land reclamation has altered the path of the sea wall.
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Location
| Grid reference | TM 2441 2973 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HARWICH, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
The site of the second world war pillbox. An aerial photograph taken in 1946 shows the indistinct shape of a hexagonal pillbox, with an anti-aircraft well on its NW face, on a corner of the sea wall at this point. <1>
An aerial photograph taken in 1948 shows its demolished remains. <2>
This corner no longer exists as land reclamation has altered the path of the sea wall.
Sources
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TM22