Monument record MCC4750 - WWII Pillbox, sea wall, Langenhoe
Summary
WWII Pillbox.
Location
| Grid reference | TM 0505 1680 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM01NE |
| Civil Parish | LANGENHOE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Oct 1996: The sea wall has been much widened here and a double-ended pillbox which originally bisected the wall has been almost completely buried. Just 4ft of the landward end, with open loopholes, can be seen.
One photo of site.<1>
Aug 2008: The condition of the pillbox appears not to have changed during the past 12 years.
One photo of site.<2>
See also <3>.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SEX53026 Photograph: Nash, Fred. 1996. Pillbox, sea wall, Langenhoe. 1 frame, Oct 1996.
- <2> SEX68652 Photograph: Nash, Fred. 2008. Pillbox, sea wall, Langenhoe. 1 frame, Aug 2008.
- <3> SCC73474 Photograph: Colchester Historic Buildings Forum. 2011. Digital photograph of 10-14 Vineyard Street, Colchester. Digital. Volume 1.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jun 12 2020 2:14PM