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Thesaurus Term/Concept: VICKERS MACHINE GUN EMPLACEMENT

Identifier 123571
Class DEFENCE OF BRITAIN
Status Preferred
Index? Yes
Scope Note A square, concrete pillbox-like structure with 36in thick walls and a single large embrasure used to emplace a Vickers Medium Machine Gun. The entrance was protected by an external blast wall.

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Context Record
Monument Type MEX31632 Second World War Pillbox North of Cuton Hall, Chelmer Village (Monument)
Monument Type MEX31628 Second World War Pillbox North West of Cuton Hall, Chelmer Village (Monument)
Monument Type MEX31638 Second World War Pillbox on Chelmer Island (Monument)
Monument Type MEX31736 Second World War pillbox, near Adam Bridge, Audley End estate (Monument)
Monument Type MEX31747 Second World War pillbox, north of Sir Joshua's Bridge (Monument)
Monument Type MEX31972 Second World War pillbox, south-east of Uttlesford Bridge, Wendens Ambo (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1053507 Second World War Vickers machine gun emplacement, near Little Easton (Monument)
Monument Type MEX31633 Site of Second World War Pillbox, East of Cuton Hall, Chelmer Village (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1053598 Site of Second World War pillbox, land rear of Carnation Nurseries (Monument)