Contemporary records state, “Spigot mortar position, Sandbagged defence post, Slit trenches, Dannert wiring. Red Brick Wall House, Layer-de-la-Haye”. The original map reference is largely illegible (42639?) but 426397 has been added above the original typed number. This, however, cannot be correct as this location is in a wood, well away from any property or roads.<1>

Brickwall House stands on the N side of Birch Road some 70 yards W of Layer Cross. A spigot mortar and supporting defences here would guard the western approach to the central crossroads and be typical of such defensive siting. It is known that another spigot mortar guarded the N approach to the crossroads.

Nothing remains of the Brickwall House emplacement and the NGR above is deemed to be the most likely siting, close alongside the road with a commanding view of the approach.

See also <2> & <3>.