Monument record MCC7250 - WWII Pillbox Base, on beach at West Mersea
Summary
The concrete base of a pillbox stands on the beach 30 yards to the S of the garden wall of Shears Court.
Location
| Grid reference | TM 0158 1230 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM01SW |
| Civil Parish | WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Full Description
The concrete base of a pillbox stands on the beach 30 yards to the S of the garden wall of Shears Court. It is hexagonal, 22' x 23', with one longer side facing the beach. The original pillbox probably stood in the centre of this base as there are clear hexagonal wall markings, 11' x 13', with the entrance on the landward face. The undermining action of the sea, which reaches the base at high tide, has badly cracked the concrete.<1> One photo of site.<2>
SITE ASSESSMENT: The base is being broken up by the action of the sea.
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Record last edited
Jun 12 2020 2:05PM