Monument record MCC5113 - WWII Pillbox (destroyed), W of New Bridge, West Bergholt

Summary

Pillbox (destroyed), W of New Bridge, West Bergholt.

Location

Grid reference TL 9550 2665 (point)
Map sheet TL92NE
Civil Parish WEST BERGHOLT, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

An aerial photograph taken in 1947 shows a square structure perhaps 20/25’ across standing on the N side of Argents Lane. It can be seen to have had chamfered corners and an entrance on the SW face. It was almost certainly an FW3/28 artillery pillbox facing and covering New Bridge some 110 yards to the ENE. The pillbox, with a large aperture, is confirmed locally. See FW3/28 pillbox at Chappel Viaduct (SMR 20001/MCC4799).<1><2><3>

An aerial photograph taken in 1960 shows it to have been demolished by that date, the area being an open field.<4>

See also <5>.

Sources/Archives (5)

  • <1> AP: RAF. 1947. CPE-UK 2302-. Sept 1947.
  • <2> CORRESPONDENCE: unknown. unknown. Pillboxes in Lexden and West Bergholt.
  • <3> PERSONAL OBSERVATION: local resident. 1997. Local Resident.
  • <4> AP: Hunting Surveys Limited. 1960. Run 13-035.
  • <5> Unpublished document: Nash, Fred. 2007.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 8:31AM

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