Monument record MCC4793 - WWII Pillbox, North-east of Bacon's Farm, Chappel
Summary
WWII Pillbox.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 9010 2736 (28m by 21m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NW |
| Civil Parish | CHAPPEL, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Full Description
20 yards south-west of a small brick-built bridge across the River Colne is an FW3/22 concrete pillbox. It has 7ft 4in long walls, is 12ft 6in across and has its entrance on the south-west side. The walls are 15in thick and inside there is a 'Y-shaped' pillar. In the entrance, the wall opposite the opening has been formed with serrated shuttering to prevent bullets ricocheting into the interior.<1>
Two photos of site.<2>
See also <3>.
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- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jun 15 2020 11:45AM