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> SEX61830 AP: RAF. 1947. CPE-UK 2302-. Sept 1947.
- <2> SEX61814 CORRESPONDENCE: unknown. unknown. Pillboxes in Lexden and West Bergholt.
- <3> SEX61831 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: local resident. 1997. Local Resident.
- <4> SEX61829 AP: Hunting Surveys Limited. 1960. Run 13-035.
- <5> SCC74374 Unpublished document: Nash, Fred. 2007.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 8:31AM