Monument record MCC4792 - WWII Pillbox, River bank west of Ford Street, Aldham

Summary

WWII Pillbox, on bank of River Colne.

Location

Grid reference Centred TL 9103 2745 (25m by 16m)
Map sheet TL92NW
Civil Parish ALDHAM, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

On the bank of the River Colne at this point is an hexagonal, concrete pillbox. It is of the 19ft 6in variety with its entrance on the SW face. However, one face - the eastern - has been completely demolished showing the interior of the pillbox and steel reinforcement rods projecting from the broken walls.

Three photos of site.<1>

See also <2>.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Photograph: Nash, Fred. 1997. Pillbox - three 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 Unpublished document: Nash, Fred. 2007.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 11:44AM

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