Monument record MCC7254 - WWII Pillbox (destroyed), Youth Camp, Mersea Island
Summary
Wills lists a destroyed pillbox at this location.
Location
| Grid reference | TM 0406 1304 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM01SW |
| Civil Parish | EAST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
1993: Wills lists a destroyed pillbox at TM 041 130.<1> There are no further details. Although nothing was found this position is a logical location. One photo of site.<2>
1996: An aerial photograph taken in 1946 shows the possible outline of a pillbox on the beach at TM 0406 1304 and this is the NGR given above.<3>
See also <4>.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SEX31450 LIST: Wills, H. 1993. LIST by Wills, H in collection of Fred Nash.
- <2> SEX67607 Photograph: Nash, Fred. 1993. East Mersea Youth Camp.
- <3> SEX67606 AP: RAF. 1946. 106G-UK 1447-6004.
- <4> SCC73474 Photograph: Colchester Historic Buildings Forum. 2011. Digital photograph of 10-14 Vineyard Street, Colchester. Digital. Volume 1.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jun 12 2020 2:00PM