Site of Second World War road barrier, near Langford Waterworks (EHER 20291)
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Summary
Now destroyed. The site of a Second World War road barrier near Langford Waterworks. It was probably located at Langford Bridge, only 100 yards from the former entrance to Langford Pumping Station. A pillbox is sited some 80 yards along the road to the west (EHER 20292).
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 8354 0906 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LANGFORD, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
1999. World War Two Defences in Maldon survey: site visit and desktop research.
Contemporary records state 'Road Barrier. Nr. Langford Waterworks. Map ref. 275277.' (Mil. Ed.). <1>
This wartime grid reference corresponds to a position in open country to the south of Hatfield Peverel Road. It is thought that the road barrier was probably located at Langford Bridge, only 100 yards from the former entrance to Langford Pumping Station. This would have been a natural defensive position and a typical site for a road barrier. This siting is re-inforced by the position of a supporting pillbox some 80 yards along the road to the west (EHER 20292).
No remains were found at the time of the site visit. <2>