NHER 23516 (Monument record) - World War Two pillbox
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Summary
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF63NE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HEACHAM, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
Gun position World War Two.
Large subrectangular concrete structure with gun position to west. Now flooded.
Visited by E. Rose (NAU) April 1987.
Grid reference correction from 1:25,000 Ordnance Survey.
See (S1) in file by source [1], who adds:
Unique, type 28 chamber for anti tank gun with a separate chamber built on to one side. Standard depth, but 28 inches wider than normal. Exceptional workmanship.
Survey No. B2-9.
D. Walker (NLA) July 1996.
9 October 1999.
No change.
Excellent condition.
D. Gurney (NLA) 11 October 1999.
March 2002. Norfolk NMP.
Pillbox plotted from 1946 RAF verticals aerial photographs (S2). Type 28 pillbox, approximately 8m square, with additional chamber adjoining to the west, approximately 4m by 2.5m. his structure is associated with other anti tank pillboxes and tank blocks to the north, SMR 23515 & 32385.
S. Massey (NMP), 14 March 2002.
Associated Sources (5)
- --- SNF6466 Article in Serial: Iosson, E.. 1990. NW Norfolk Coastal defences.. NIAS Journal. Vol 4, No 5, p 195.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- --- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
- <S1> SNF57927 Recording Form: [various]. Norfolk Defensive Structures Survey Recording Form. Norfolk Defensive Structures Survey.
- <S2> SNF10386 Vertical Aerial Photograph: RAF. 1944-1950. Norfolk Air Photo Library: RAF National Air Survey Vertical Collection. TF6636/B, TF6735/B; 07-JUN-1946 (RAF/106G/UK/1571 4307-4308).
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Record last edited
May 15 2025 4:24PM