Monument record MCC4075 - WWII Pillbox (destroyed), Rutland House, No. 121 Lexden Road, Lexden, Colchester
Summary
Pillbox (destroyed).
Location
| Grid reference | TL 9807 2498 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92SE |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Contemporary records state, "Wiring, concrete blocks, pillboxes, etc. Meadow adjoining Rutland House, Lexden Road, Map ref. 428434" (Mil. Ed.) <1>
What is thought to be the edge of one of the pillboxes referred to above, can be made out on an aerial photograph taken in May 1948. One obtuse angle can be seen beneath trees on the southern boundary of the meadow bordering Lexden Road. This position continues the line of pillboxes (SMRs 10934/MCC4759, 20512/MCC4073, 20516/MCC5298) and would support a road barrier across Lexden Road (SMR 20513/MCC4074).<2>
This area of Lexden Road has changed considerably. The original site of the meadow has been completely built over.
See also <3> & <4>.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SEX31436 LIST: unknown. 1968. War Time Contraventions 1968. Colchester.
- <2> SEX64114 AP: RAF. 1948. 58-47-5204. May 1948.
- <3> SCC74374 Unpublished document: Nash, Fred. 2007. SURVEY OF WORLD WAR TWO DEFENCES IN THE BOROUGH OF COLCHESTER. VOLUME 1. Volume 1.
- <4> SCC74375 Unpublished document: Nash, Fred. 2007. SURVEY OF WORLD WAR TWO DEFENCES IN THE BOROUGH OF COLCHESTER. VOLUME 2. Volume 2.
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Record last edited
Jun 17 2020 10:05AM