Standing on the south bank of the river Colne, north of the Hythe is a Type FW3/22 concrete pillbox. It faces NNE, measures 12ft 6in across and has walls 15in thick. The entrance porch has been demolished. Inside there is a central concrete pillar. There are six loopholes in total; five with the larger 10in x 12in aperture, and one on the rear face measuring 6.5in wide x 12.5in high. All have steel side surrounds.<1>

An aerial photograph taken by the RAF in 1946 shows this area to have been a wharf, but shows no sign of this pillbox. However, in the exact position a long shed can be seen and it is probable that the pillbox was built inside the north end of the shed. An aerial photograph taken in 1960 shows the shed to have been demolished and the pillbox revealed.<2><3>

Two photos of site.<4>

See also <5>.