Monument record MCC5361 - WWII Pillbox, Middlewick Ranges, West of Old Heath Road, Colchester
Summary
WWII Pillbox.
Location
| Grid reference | TM 0135 2292 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM02SW |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Full Description
Three hundred yards W of Old Heath Road, on the edge of Middlewick Ranges, is a 20’ diameter hexagonal pillbox. It stands in a small clump of trees and once guarded the wartime anti-tank ditch which ran across its S face. It is constructed of brick and concrete with walls 4’ thick and a low entrance on the N face.
One photo of site.<1>
SITE ASSESSMENT:
Of the many pillboxes which guarded Colchester during World War Two, comparatively few now remain. As an important part of the heritage and history of the town, every effort should be made to ensure the continued survival of this example.
See also <2> & <3>.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SEX64841 Photograph: Nash, Fred. 2002. unknown. one frame.
- <2> SCC74374 Unpublished document: Nash, Fred. 2007. SURVEY OF WORLD WAR TWO DEFENCES IN THE BOROUGH OF COLCHESTER. VOLUME 1. Volume 1.
- <3> SCC74375 Unpublished document: Nash, Fred. 2007.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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Record last edited
Jun 17 2020 12:00PM