Monument record MCC4766 - WWII Pillbox, north of Cymbeline Way, Colchester

Summary

WWII Pillbox.

Location

Grid reference TL 9760 2560 (point)
Map sheet TL92NE
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Between Cymbeline Way and the River Colne, in dense shrub and thicket, is an hexagonal concrete pillbox. The low entrance is on the south side and is approached down the concrete steps. Although possibly of the 19ft 6in type, to compensate for the slope of the ground down to the river the roof has been stepped and is on four levels.

Two photos of the site.<1>

See also <2>.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Photograph: Nash, Fred. 1997. Pillbox - 2 photo's.
  • <2> Unpublished document: Nash, Fred. 2007. SURVEY OF WORLD WAR TWO DEFENCES IN THE BOROUGH OF COLCHESTER. VOLUME 1. Volume 1.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Jun 15 2020 10:27AM

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