NHER 62733 (Monument record) - World War Two pillbox

This pillbox was previously recorded under NHER 30787.

Early 1990's. Defensive Structures Survey. E2-10.
Standard Type 22 pillbox. Most bricks falling off. A few screw pickets still in hedge. [1]
Information from Survey Form (S1).
A sketch map of the location of this structure can be found on survey form E2-17 for NHER 32415.
Compiled by E. Rose (NLA), 1994.
Updated H. Hamilton (HES), 03 May 2018.

This pillbox formed part of a ring of defences around this crossroads which included a ring of anti-tank obstacles (NHER 30787), a second pillbox (NHER 62734), a spigot mortar emplacement (NHER 62736), a gun emplacement (NHER 30788), and a Home Guard shelter (NHER 62735).
Compiled by D. Walker (NLA), August 1996.
Updated H. Hamilton (HES), 04 May 2018.

February 1999. Field Observation.
The pillbox remains in good condition. The outer brick shell survives to a height of 40cm above ground level. The ground level drops near the doorway, where the outer bricks survive to a height of 78cm. The door has been removed, but a metal ring remains on the western side of the door frame.
See Field Observation notes (S2).
Compiled by J. Allen (NLA), 15 February 1999.