Monument record MCC7274 - WWII Pillbox on sea wall N of Pyefleet Channel
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Location
Grid reference | TM 0148 1537 (point) |
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Map sheet | TM01NW |
Civil Parish | LANGENHOE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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A 25' x 15' double-ended concrete pillbox bisecting the sea wall N of the Pyefleet Channel. It is octagonal with ten gun ports, five of which are open. Owing to a bend in the sea wall the pillbox generally faces E and W. It is possible to enter through the opening which is on the long N side. The far end of the Strood causeway can be seen through one of the loopholes and beneath this is what appears to be the remains of a concrete "pedestal" with a V-shaped channel, possibly for holding a machine-gun mounting. One photo of site.<1>
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Record last edited
Jun 12 2020 2:09PM