Monument record MCC4787 - WWII Pillbox, east of Ford Street Hill, Aldham
Summary
50 yards east of Ford Street Hill, totally hidden in thick undergrowth is a type FW3/22 concrete WWII pillbox.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 9224 2660 (14m by 22m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NW |
| Civil Parish | ALDHAM, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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50 yards east of Fordstreet Hill, totally hidden in thick undergrowth is a type FW3/22 concrete pillbox. Almost all of it has been buried and is below ground and it can be identified only by the top of the front face and the one large-type loophole above ground. This face is 7ft 4in long, the loophole is 10in wide and the wall, through the loophole, is 15in thick.<1>
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Record last edited
Jun 15 2020 10:52AM