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Thesaurus Term/Concept: PILLBOX (TYPE FW3/24)

Identifier 140521
Class MONUMENT TYPE
Status Preferred
Index? Yes
Scope Note A hexagonal pillbox with an interanl anti-ricochet wall. The rear wall was lengthened to take two rifle loopholes in addition to the five light machine gun. Both 15in and 42in thick walls are common. Designed by DFW branch 3.

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Context Record
Monument Type MEX31478 Pillbox (destroyed) at Cudmore Grove Country Park (Monument)
Monument Type MEX31681 Pillbox (destroyed), 88 Hall Lane, Sandon (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1035517 Pillbox (destroyed), A1114/Church St. junction, E of Great Baddow (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1034677 Pillbox (destroyed), Butler’s Farm, Broomfield (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1035185 Pillbox (destroyed), E of A130 by Rettendon School (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1037318 Pillbox (destroyed), E of Berechurch Road, Colchester (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1035513 Pillbox (destroyed), Gingerbread Hall, A12/A130 Junction (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1035175 Pillbox (destroyed), Hillside Cottages, Runwell Road, Runwell (Monument)
Monument Type MEX31677 Pillbox (destroyed), in playing field, Sandon (Monument)
Monument Type MEX32129 Pillbox (destroyed), Langleys, OS.No. 502 (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1034968 Pillbox (destroyed), N of London Road, Bowers Gifford (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1038191 Pillbox (destroyed), N of Sappers Farm, Shotgate (Monument)
Monument Type MEX32079 Pillbox (destroyed), N side of Duck Street, Little Easton (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1038179 Pillbox (destroyed), playing field, Wickford (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1035442 Pillbox (destroyed), Ralph’s Farm, East Hanningfield (Monument)
Monument Type MEX31672 Pillbox (destroyed), rear of Sandon School (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1034686 Pillbox (destroyed), Rowhedge Quay (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1034639 Pillbox (destroyed), S of Oak Lodge, Howe Street (Monument)
Monument Type MEX41295 Pillbox (destroyed), SE of North End (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1036456 Pillbox (destroyed), Spring Lane, Lexden, Colchester (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1038187 Pillbox (destroyed), Uxbridge Close, Shotgate (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1035468 Pillbox (destroyed), W of A130, Howe Green (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1034974 Pillbox (destroyed), W of Pound Lane, North Benfleet (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1034977 Pillbox (destroyed), W of Pound Lane, North Benfleet (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1035444 Pillbox (destroyed), W verge of A130, East Hanningfield (Monument)
Monument Type MEX31657 Pillbox at Manor Farm, Sandford (Monument)
Monument Type MEX31526 Pillbox at Royal Ordnance Works, Enfield Naked Hall Mills (Monument)
Monument Type MEX31527 Pillbox at Royal Ordnance Works, Enfield Naked Hall Mills (Monument)
Monument Type MEX31528 Pillbox base at Royal Ordnance Works, Enf. Naked Hall Mills (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1038666 Pillbox base, St Peter’s Well Beach, West Mersea (Monument)
Monument Type MEX31612 Pillbox behind Medical Centre, Lawn Lane, Springfield (Monument)
Monument Type MEX31467 Pillbox on beach by Coopers Beach Holiday Park (Monument)
Monument Type MEX31532 Pillbox on island by Rammey Marsh Lock (Monument)
Monument Type MEX31709 Pillbox on river bank, Littlebury (Monument)
Monument Type MEX31525 Pillbox on Royal Small Arms island (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1038181 Pillbox, Alicia Walk, Shotgate (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1034965 Pillbox, Bowers Hall, Bowers Gifford (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1034676 Pillbox, Butler’s Farm, Broomfield (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1035482 Pillbox, Great Mascalls (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1035174 Pillbox, hillside W of A130, Battlesbridge (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1031433 Pillbox, Hythe Station (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1034646 Pillbox, Langleys, Great Waltham (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1034651 Pillbox, Langleys, Great Waltham (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1034652 Pillbox, Langleys, Great Waltham (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1035446 Pillbox, N of Highland Farm, East Hanningfield (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1038172 Pillbox, N of The Chase, Nevendon (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1034959 Pillbox, North Boundary of Pastureland, Pitsea (Monument)
Monument Type MEX31873 Pillbox, Oozedam Farm, Coryton (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1038186 Pillbox, railway line S of Hodgson Way, Shotgate (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1032621 Pillbox, Silchester Corner, Southchurch, Southend-on-Sea (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1034962 Pillbox, South of Cemetery, Bowers Gifford (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1037977 Pillbox, Southlands Farm, Runwell (Monument)
Monument Type MEX32132 Pillbox, Sperlings Farm, Barnston (Monument)
Monument Type MEX32072 Pillbox, W bank of River Chelmer, Little Easton (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1034971 Pillbox, W of Pound Lane, North Benfleet (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1034972 Pillbox, W of Pound Lane, North Benfleet (Monument)
Monument Type MEX31746 Pillbox, W of railway cutting, Wendens Ambo (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1034654 Pillbox, Whites Plantation, Langleys, Great Waltham (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1034655 Pillbox, Whites Plantation, Langleys, Great Waltham (Monument)
Monument Type MEX32136 Second World War pillbox at Bickners Farm (Monument)
Monument Type MEX32137 Second World War pillbox at Bickners Farm (Monument)
Monument Type MEX32139 Second World War pillbox at Bickners Farm (Monument)
Monument Type MEX32076 Second World War pillbox at Butchers Pasture (Monument)
Monument Type MEX31985 Second World War pillbox at Carnation Nursery (Monument)
Monument Type MEX32069 Second World War pillbox at Chase House (Monument)
Monument Type MEX32068 Second World War pillbox at Goodfellows Farm (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1032408 Second World War pillbox at Hawk Hill (Monument)
Monument Type MEX32095 Second World War pillbox at Parsonage Farm (Monument)
Monument Type MEX32124 Second World War pillbox at Sewage Works (Monument)
Monument Type MEX32133 Second World War pillbox at Sparlings Farm (Monument)
Monument Type MEX32134 Second World War pillbox at Stoneyground Spring (Monument)
Monument Type MEX32014 Second World War pillbox at Thistley Hall, Widdington (Monument)
Monument Type MEX31541 Second World War Pillbox by Powdermill Cut, Royal Gunpowder Mills (Monument)
Monument Type MEX31650 Second World War Pillbox East of Sewage Works (Monument)
Monument Type MEX31662 Second World War Pillbox in open field North of Sandon (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1051931 Second World War pillbox north-east of Clanverend Bridge (Monument)
Monument Type MEX31638 Second World War Pillbox on Chelmer Island (Monument)
Monument Type MEX31654 Second World War Pillbox on island at junction of river and anti-tank ditch (Monument)
Monument Type MEX31723 Second World War pillbox west of bridge, Duck Street (Monument)
Monument Type MEX31725 Second World War pillbox west of bridge, Duck Street (Monument)
Monument Type MEX31651 Second World War Pillbox West of Sandford Mill Water Works (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1035206 Second World War Pillbox, East of Old Barn Lane (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1053854 Second World War pillbox, Adjacent to water works, North of Rettendon (Monument)
Monument Type MEX31988 Second World War pillbox, behind Crown House (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1035469 Second World War Pillbox, behind garage, West of A130, Howe Green (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1035448 Second World War Pillbox, behind Plough and Sail (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1035180 Second World War Pillbox, behind Rettendon Place, Rettendon (Monument)
Monument Type MEX32106 Second World War pillbox, between River Chelmer and recreation ground, Church End (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1034673 Second World War Pillbox, Butler’s Farm (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1034674 Second World War Pillbox, Butler’s Farm (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1034683 Second World War Pillbox, Campion Farm (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1034684 Second World War Pillbox, Campion Farm (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1051943 Second World War pillbox, Claywall Bridge, Steeple Bumpstead (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1035186 Second World War Pillbox, Curry Hill, Rettendon (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1035462 Second World War Pillbox, Downhouse Farm, West of A130 (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1035450 Second World War Pillbox, East Hanningfield crossroads (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1035200 Second World War Pillbox, East of A130 (Monument)
Monument Type MEX32040 Second World War pillbox, east of Broadwater Bridge (Monument)
Monument Type MEX31740 Second World War pillbox, east of London Road (Monument)
Monument Type MEX32021 Second World War pillbox, east of New Amberden Hall, Debden (Monument)
Monument Type MEX32006 Second World War pillbox, east tip of scrub, Debden Park (Monument)
Monument Type MEX32008 Second World War pillbox, field south of Rook End (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1035178 Second World War Pillbox, field W of A130, Rettendon (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1035480 Second World War Pillbox, Great Mascalls (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1035471 Second World War Pillbox, Great Mascalls, Howe Green (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1035483 Second World War Pillbox, Great Mascalls, Howe Green (Monument)
Monument Type MEX41300 Second World War pillbox, Hill Farm, Ford End (Monument)
Monument Type MEX41301 Second World War pillbox, Hill Farm, Ford End (Monument)
Monument Type MEX41302 Second World War pillbox, Hill Farm, Ford End (Monument)
Monument Type MEX41303 Second World War pillbox, Hill Farm, Ford End (Monument)
Monument Type MEX41304 Second World War pillbox, Hill Farm, Ford End (Monument)
Monument Type MEX41306 Second World War pillbox, Hill Farm, Ford End (Monument)
Monument Type MEX41297 Second World War Pillbox, Hill Farm, Ford End (Monument)
Monument Type MEX41298 Second World War Pillbox, Hill Farm, Ford End (Monument)
Monument Type MEX41299 Second World War Pillbox, Hill Farm, Ford End (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1034650 Second World War Pillbox, Langleys (Monument)
Monument Type MEX41316 Second World War Pillbox, Littley Park, Hartford End (Monument)
Monument Type MEX41318 Second World War Pillbox, Littley Park, Hartford End (Monument)
Monument Type MEX32073 Second World War pillbox, near Easton Farm (Monument)
Monument Type MEX32075 Second World War pillbox, near River Chelmer, Butchers Pasture (Monument)
Monument Type MEX31970 Second World war pillbox, near The Old Mill House (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1041292 Second World War pillbox, near The Roos (Monument)
Monument Type MEX31987 Second World War pillbox, Newport County Grammar School (Monument)
Monument Type MEX35230 Second World War pillbox, North bank of River Blackwater, Mill Creek (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1035514 Second World War Pillbox, North East of Great Mascalls, Howe Green (Monument)
Monument Type MEX32054 Second World War pillbox, north edge of Home Wood (Monument)
Monument Type MEX32056 Second World War pillbox, north edge of Home Wood, Tilty (Monument)
Monument Type MEX32005 Second World War pillbox, north end of Hop Wood, Debden Park (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1035191 Second World War Pillbox, North end of Rettendon Shaw (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1038193 Second World War pillbox, north of A127, Nevendon (Monument)
Monument Type MEX31744 Second World War pillbox, north of Gamage's Lodge, Audley End estate (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1035192 Second World War Pillbox, North of Gorse Wood (Monument)
Monument Type MEX32016 Second World War pillbox, north of New Amberden Hall, Debden (Monument)
Monument Type MEX32092 Second World War pillbox, north-east of Brookfield Farm (Monument)
Monument Type MEX32002 Second World War pillbox, north-west of Debden Park Lake (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1035190 Second World War Pillbox, NW of Old Rettendon Hall (Monument)
Monument Type MEX32050 Second World War pillbox, on bend of stream at Coldarbour Farm (Monument)
Monument Type MEX31735 Second World War pillbox, on hill west of Audley End house (Monument)
Monument Type MEX32128 Second World War pillbox, OS No 511, Langleys (Monument)
Monument Type MEX32044 Second World War pillbox, OS15, Coldarbour Farm (Monument)
Monument Type MEX31992 Second World War pillbox, OS193, south of Debden Water (Monument)
Monument Type MEX31993 Second World War pillbox, OS194, south of Debden Water (Monument)
Monument Type MEX31994 Second World War pillbox, OS210, south of Debden Water (Monument)
Monument Type MEX31996 Second World War pillbox, OS210, south of Debden Water (Monument)
Monument Type MEX31711 Second World War pillbox, overlooking Cam Valley (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1035467 Second World War Pillbox, pastureland West of A130, Howe Green (Monument)
Monument Type MEX31980 Second World War pillbox, Railway Hut, Wendens Ambo (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1035194 Second World War Pillbox, Rawlings Farm West of A130 (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1035199 Second World War Pillbox, Rawlings Farm, West of A130 (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1034663 Second World War Pillbox, riverside, Little Waltham (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1034682 Second World War Pillbox, Roselawn Farm (Monument)
Monument Type MEX32094 Second World War pillbox, south bank of River Chelmer, Parsonage Farm (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1035205 Second World War pillbox, South Hanningfield Road, West of Rettendon cross roads (Monument)
Monument Type MEX31998 Second World War pillbox, south of Debden Water (Monument)
Monument Type MEX32108 Second World War pillbox, south of recreation ground (Monument)
Monument Type MEX32051 Second World War pillbox, south of road, Tilty (Monument)
Monument Type MEX32015 Second World War pillbox, south of small wood, east of Thistley Hall (Monument)
Monument Type MEX32059 Second World War pillbox, south of The Thatched Cottage (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1035449 Second World War Pillbox, South side of Church Road (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1035445 Second World War Pillbox, South side of track to Hanningfield Reservoir Water Works (Monument)
Monument Type MEX32121 Second World War pillbox, south-east of Dunmow Park (Monument)
Monument Type MEX32034 Second World War pillbox, south-east of Sibleys (Monument)
Monument Type MEX32026 Second World War pillbox, Staines Farm, Hamperden End (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1038173 Second World War pillbox, The Wick Country Park, Shotgate (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1034636 Second World War pillbox, Warner’s Farm, Howe Street (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1034633 Second World War Pillbox, Warner’s Farm, Howe Street (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1034634 Second World War Pillbox, Warner’s Farm, Howe Street (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1034635 Second World War Pillbox, Warner’s Farm, Howe Street (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1034637 Second World War Pillbox, Warner’s Farm, Howe Street (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1034955 Second World War pillbox, Wat Tyler Country Park, Pitsea (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1034956 Second World War pillbox, Wat Tyler Country Park, Pitsea (Monument)
Monument Type MEX31710 Second World War pillbox, west bank of River Cam (Monument)
Monument Type MEX32091 Second World War pillbox, west bank of River Chelmer (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1035456 Second World War Pillbox, West of A130 (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1035460 Second World War Pillbox, West of A130 (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1035212 Second World War Pillbox, West of A130, East Hanningfield (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1035466 Second World War Pillbox, West of A130, Howe Green (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1035447 Second World War Pillbox, West of Barnard’s Farm (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1034632 Second World War Pillbox, West of Cut Throat Lane, Warner’s Farm, Howe Street (Monument)
Monument Type MEX32003 Second World War pillbox, west of Debden Park Lake (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1035188 Second World War Pillbox, West of Old Rettendon Hall (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1034970 Second World War pillbox, west of Pound Lane, Bowers Gifford (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1034670 Second World War Pillbox, West of River Chelmer (Monument)
Monument Type MEX41309 Second World War pillbox, west of road to Hartford End (Monument)
Monument Type MEX32055 Second World War pillbox, west of The Grange (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1034658 Second World War Pillbox, Whites Plantation, Langleys (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1034664 Site of Second World War Pillbox , meadow South East of Winckford Bridge (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1053544 Site of Second World War pillbox at Church Lane, east side of road, opposite Wordsworth Road, Bocking (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1053541 Site of Second World War pillbox at Church Street (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1053543 Site of Second World War pillbox at Deanery Corner, in middle of road junction triangle, Bocking (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1053542 Site of Second World War pillbox at Deanery Corner, north side of junction (Monument)
Monument Type MEX32004 Site of Second World War pillbox at Debden Park (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1053539 Site of Second World War pillbox at junction of the B1053, north of Braintree (Monument)
Monument Type MEX32140 Site of Second World War pillbox, Absolpark, North End (Monument)
Monument Type MEX41288 Site of Second World War pillbox, Absolpark, North End (Monument)
Monument Type MEX41289 Site of Second World War Pillbox, Absolpark, North End (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1035455 Site of Second World War Pillbox, East of A130, East Hanningfield (Monument)
Monument Type MEX32011 Site of Second World War pillbox, east of Mole Hall (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1053850 Site of Second World War pillbox, near Gingerbreadhall Bridge (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1053480 Site of Second World War pillbox, near Great Codham Hall (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1053479 Site of Second World War pillbox, near Rotten End (Monument)
Monument Type MEX32041 Site of Second World War pillbox, OS15, Coldarbour Farm (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1035197 Site of Second World War Pillbox, Rawlings Farm, West of A130 (Monument)
Monument Type MEX41293 Site of Second World War Pillbox, South of Absol Bridge, North End (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1034638 Site of Second World War Pillbox, Warner’s Farm, Howe Street (Monument)
Monument Type MEX1032275 Site of World War Two pillbox at White Notley station (Monument)