Monument record MCC5054 - WWII Pillbox (destroyed), near Malthouse, The Hythe, Colchester

Summary

Pillbox

Location

Grid reference TM 0202 2389 (point)
Map sheet TM02SW
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Contemporary records state, "Pillbox. Land adjoining New Quay, Hythe, near Malthouse. Map ref. 468 422" (Mil. Ed.).<1>

An aerial photograph taken by the RAF in 1946 shows an hexagonal pillbox on the W side of a bend in the road known as King Edward Quay. It overlooked the R. Colne just a few yards away and the entrance was on the SW side.<2>

The area is now the car park of a warehouse.

See also <3>.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> LIST: unknown. 1968. War Time Contraventions 1968. Colchester.
  • <2> AP: RAF. 1946. 106G-UK 1492-3275.
  • <3> Photograph: Colchester Historic Buildings Forum. 2011. Digital photograph of 10-14 Vineyard Street, Colchester. Digital. Volume 1.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jun 12 2020 2:55PM

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