Monument record MCC4773 - WWII Pillbox, west of New Bridge, West Bergholt

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WWII Pillbox.

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Grid reference TL 9543 2682 (point)
Map sheet TL92NE
Civil Parish WEST BERGHOLT, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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At the edge of a meadow on the south side of the River Colne is a concrete hexagonal pillbox. It has 11ft long walls, is 19ft 6in across and it has small loopholes with steel side pieces. The entrance is on the south side.

One photo of site. <1>

See also <2>.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Photograph: Nash, Fred. 1997. Pillbox - 1 frame.
  • <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 Unpublished document: Nash, Fred. 2007.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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Jun 18 2020 2:52PM

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