Monument record MCC5035 - Pillbox (destroyed) nr 'Rosary', west side of Berechurch Road, Colchester
Summary
Location
Grid reference | TL 9868 2224 (point) |
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Map sheet | TL92SE |
Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Full Description
Contemporary records state, 'Pillbox O.S. No. 16459, west side of Berechurch Road near Rosary. Map ref. ??4406' (Mil. Ed.) <1>
This pillbox can be faintly seen on aerial photographs taken in March 1945 and April 1946. It stood by a bend in Berechurch Road and together with its partner on the opposite side of the road (see 20545) it would have acted as the outer line of defence against an attack from the south. <2> <3>
The aerial photographs are too indistinct to determine the type of the pillbox although it can be seen to have been small - probably a type FW3/22. <4>
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Record last edited
Nov 3 2015 11:41AM