Monument record MCC5055 - WWII Pillbox (destroyed), King Edward Quay, The Hythe, Colchester

Summary

An hexagonal pillbox, with its entrance on the W face.

Location

Grid reference TM 0154 2424 (point)
Map sheet TM02SW
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

A low-level aerial photograph taken in 1948 shows an hexagonal pillbox, with its entrance on the W face, standing on the W side of the road known as King Edward Quay just S of the junction with Haven Road. An aerial photograph taken in 1960 shows it to have been demolished by that date.<1><2>

See also <3>.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> AP: RAF. 1948. 58-69-5203.
  • <2> AP: Hunting Surveys Limited. 1960. Run 14 - 062.
  • <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 2:56PM

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