Monument record MCC5356 - WWII Pillbox (destroyed), West of Mersea Road, Colchester
Summary
WWII Pillbox (destroyed).
Location
| Grid reference | TM 0041 2298 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM02SW |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Aerial photographs taken in April 1946 and May 1948 show an hexagonal pillbox standing approximately 80 yards W of Mersea Road. This position overlooked the anti-tank ditch which encircled southern Colchester during World War Two. The ditch ran E/W just a few yards to the S; the site of the pillbox was just outside the rear gardens of the houses on Mersea Road. This position is now occupied by the garden of No. 2 Queen Elizabeth Way.<1><2>
From the apparent dimensions the pillbox was probably of the 20’ diameter type. The entrance can be seen on the N face.
See also <3> & <4>.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SEX64838 AP: RAF. 1946. 106G-UK 1367-7355.
- <2> SEX64839 AP: RAF. 1948. 58-47-5007.
- <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 SCC74374 Unpublished document: Nash, Fred. 2007.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 SCC74375 Unpublished document: Nash, Fred. 2007.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 11:56AM