Monument record MCC5124 - WWII Pillbox (destroyed) , river bank W of Ford Street, Aldham

Summary

Pillbox (destroyed) , river bank W of Ford Street.

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Grid reference Centred TL 9117 2724 (32m by 32m)
Map sheet TL92NW
Civil Parish ALDHAM, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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Aerial photographs taken in 1946 and 1949 show a pillbox of the 19’6 hexagonal type standing on the river bank at this point. The entrance is on the SW face. An aerial photograph taken in 1960 shows the area completely clear.<1><2><3>

See also <4>.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> AP: RAF. 1946. 106G-UK 1492-3133-4.
  • <2> AP: RAF. 1949. 58-304-5155.
  • <3> AP: Hunting Surveys Limited. 1960. Run 13-042.
  • <4> Unpublished document: Nash, Fred. 2007. SURVEY OF WORLD WAR TWO DEFENCES IN THE BOROUGH OF COLCHESTER. VOLUME 1. Volume 1.

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Jun 15 2020 8:19AM

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