Monument record MCC5329 - WWII Pillbox (destroyed), E side of Layer Road, Colchester
Summary
Pillbox (destroyed).
Location
| Grid reference | TL 9823 2313 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92SE |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
An aerial photograph taken in March 1945 shows, very clearly, an hexagonal pillbox standing on the E side of Layer Road. It appears as a small, hexagonal FW3/22 type with its entrance on the E face. Like the similar pillbox on the other side of the road 130 yards to the north, it is difficult to understand its siting, behind the main defence (SMRs 20537/MCC5330, 20538/MCC5331).<1>
This emplacement is referred to in contemporary records as, "Pillbox. W. side of O.S. No. 1366, Layer Road. Map ref. 430414" (Mil. Ed.).<2>
The position is now the grass verge fronting housing.
See also <3> & <4>.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SEX64235 AP: RAF. 1945. 106G-LA 170-2014.
- <2> SEX31436 LIST: unknown. 1968. War Time Contraventions 1968. Colchester.
- <3> SCC74374 Unpublished document: Nash, Fred. 2007. SURVEY OF WORLD WAR TWO DEFENCES IN THE BOROUGH OF COLCHESTER. VOLUME 1. Volume 1.
- <4> SCC74375 Unpublished document: Nash, Fred. 2007. SURVEY OF WORLD WAR TWO DEFENCES IN THE BOROUGH OF COLCHESTER. VOLUME 2. Volume 2.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jun 17 2020 11:04AM