Monument record MCC4786 - WWII Pillbox, south bank of River Colne, Ford Street, Aldham
Summary
WWII Pillbox.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 9287 2724 (687m by 242m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NW |
| Civil Parish | ALDHAM, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Full Description
By the bank of the River Colne, in the corner of a field, is an hexagonal, concrete pillbox. It has 11ft long walls and is of the 19ft 6in diameter type. The low 'porch-type' entrance is in the south side. The remains of steel rods can be seen on the faces of the pillbox - possibly retaining pieces for camouflage or netting. There are six small loopholes and earth and grass has been piled on the roof as a camouflage.
One photo of site.<1>
See also <2>.
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Record last edited
Jun 15 2020 10:51AM