Monument record MCC5058 - WWII Pillbox (destroyed), Moors Dump, Colchester
Summary
Pillbox
Location
| Grid reference | TM 0088 2493 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM02SW |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Map
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Full Description
Contemporary records state, "Pillbox. Moors Dump rear of Council Schools, Barrack Street. Map ref. 457432" (Mil. Ed.).<1>
This pillbox can be clearly seen on an aerial photograph taken by the RAF in 1946. It was hexagonal with the entrance on the NW side.<2>
This position is a high bluff overlooking the R. Colne some 70 yards away.
See also <3>.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jun 12 2020 2:58PM