Monument record MCC7252 - WWII Pillbox (destroyed), E of coastal artillery site, West Mersea
Summary
Pillbox.
Location
| Grid reference | TM 0202 1240 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM01SW |
| Civil Parish | WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Shown on the same plan as that referred to in Site Record No. 10020 is "LG No.2" - a pillbox in the SE corner of the coastal artillery site at West Mersea. This pillbox is recalled locally; the position is now occupied by a childrens playground.<1> Wills lists this as a "destroyed, polygonal, brick and concrete pillbox at TM 020 123.<2> One photo of site.<3>
See also <4>.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SEX31436 LIST: unknown. 1968. War Time Contraventions 1968. West Mersea.
- <2> SEX31450 LIST: Wills, H. 1993. LIST by Wills, H in collection of Fred Nash.
- <3> SEX31432 Photograph: Nash, Fred. 1993. SMR. one frame.
- <4> SCC73474 Photograph: Colchester Historic Buildings Forum. 2011. Digital photograph of 10-14 Vineyard Street, Colchester. Digital. Volume 1.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jun 12 2020 2:01PM