Monument record MCC5090 - WWII Pillbox (destroyed), W of North Bridge, Colchester
Summary
Pillbox (destroyed), W of North Bridge, Colchester.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 9930 2564 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Map
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Full Description
Contemporary records state "Pillbox and dannert wire. O.S. No. 639 Wasteland (Days Meadow) W. side of North Bridge. Map ref. 441440.” (Mil. Ed.).<1>
This pillbox can be seen on an aerial photograph taken in 1946. It stood on the S. side of the R. Colne 50 yards W of North Bridge. It was hexagonal probably a Type FW3/22 with its entrance on the SE face.<2><3>
The area is now a multi-storey car park.
See also <4>.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SEX31436 LIST: unknown. 1968. War Time Contraventions 1968.
- <2> SEX61784 AP: RAF. 1946. 106G-UK 1492-4273-6.
- <3> SEX31431 DESC TEXT: Wills, H. 1985. Pillboxes. measured plan p.28.
- <4> SCC74374 Unpublished document: Nash, Fred. 2007. SURVEY OF WORLD WAR TWO DEFENCES IN THE BOROUGH OF COLCHESTER. VOLUME 1. Volume 1.
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Record last edited
Jun 15 2020 7:38AM