Monument record MCC4790 - WWII Pillbox, south bank of the River Colne, Ford Street, Aldham

Summary

WWII Pillbox.

Location

Grid reference Centred TL 9145 2697 (29m by 22m)
Map sheet TL92NW
Civil Parish ALDHAM, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Standing in a willow plantation on the south bank of the River Colne is a hexagonal, concrete pillbox. It has 11ft' long walls, is 19ft 6in across and the low 'porch-type' entrance is on the south-west side. Earth and grass have been piled on top as camouflage.

One photo of site.<1>

See also <2>.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Photograph: Nash, Fred. 1997. Pillbox - one 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 Unpublished document: Nash, Fred. 2007.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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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Jun 15 2020 11:43AM

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