Site of Second World War Pillbox, clifftop walk, opposite Anglefield, Clacton-on-Sea (EHER 21189)
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Summary
Site of Second World War Pillbox now destroyed, clifftop walk, opposite Anglefield, Clacton-on-Sea
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TM 1792 1472 (point) |
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Type and Period
Description
WWII Defence of Clacton survey
A plan of the wartime defences along the seafront at Clacton-on-Sea (see SMR 21178) shows a pillbox, annotated ‘M’, on the clifftop walk by the SW corner of a shelter. <1> However, an aerial photograph taken in July 1941 shows no shelter here (having clearly been taken away) and what appears to be a camouflaged structure a few yards to the E.
Aerial photographs
An aerial photograph taken in July 1946 shows that by that date the entire section of walkway and been cleared and re-tarmacked and the shelter replaced. With some doubt as to the exact position of the pillbox, the NGR above is that shown on the plan. <2> <3> <4>
Sources
- <1> SEX67942 Map: CRE, Colchester - WDLA, North Essex. 1944. Dwg. No. 1908. July 1944.
- <2> SEX67889 Aerial Photograph: Unknown. 1941. S346-48. July 1941.
- <3> SEX67887 Aerial Photograph: RAF. 1946. 106G-UK 1673-3042. July 1946.
- <4> SEX70635 DESC TEXT: Clacton VCH Group. 2008. Survey of World War Defences of Clacton.