Monument record MCC4758 - WWII Pillbox, River Colne, NE Colchester
Summary
On the south bank of the river Colne is a concrete, Type FW3/22 WWII pillbox facing northwards.
Location
| Grid reference | TM 0025 2596 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM02NW |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Full Description
On the south bank of the river Colne is a concrete, Type FW3/22 pillbox facing northwards across the river. Its walls are 15in thick, it has an entrance on the south side and there are six loopholes. The entrance is via a low, steel door. This is a recent addition, but may well have replaced an earlier one. The loopholes are generally 10in wide x 12in high, but there is one 'slit-type', 7in wide x 12in high, beside the entrance. The pillbox measures 12ft 6in across.<1>
Three photos of site.<2>
See also <4>.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SEX31431 DESC TEXT: Wills, H. 1985. Pillboxes. plan, p.28.
- <2> SEX53068 Photograph: Nash, Fred. 1997. Pillbox.
- <3> SEX59443 DESC TEXT: British Trust for Conservation Volunteers. unknown. Converting a Pillbox to a Bat Cave; a report on the environmental considerations and Project require.
- <4> SCC73474 Photograph: Colchester Historic Buildings Forum. 2011. Digital photograph of 10-14 Vineyard Street, Colchester. Digital. Volume 1.
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Record last edited
Jun 12 2020 2:20PM