Monument record MCC4774 - WWII Pillbox, west of Newbridge, West Bergholt

Summary

WWII Pillbox.

Location

Grid reference TL 9508 2679 (point)
Map sheet TL92NE
Civil Parish WEST BERGHOLT, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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Full Description

A few yards from the south bank of the River Colne, at the side of a meadow, is a concrete hexagonal pillbox. Its walls are 11ft long, it is 19ft 6in across and has small loopholes. Its low 'porch-type' entrance is on the south side and above this the letters 'S19' can be seen painted in white.

Two photos of site.<1>

See also <2>.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Photograph: Nash, Fred. 1997. Pillbox - 2 frames.
  • <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 Unpublished document: Nash, Fred. 2007.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 10:30AM

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