Site of Second World War road barrier, Burnham Road, Woodham Mortimer (EHER 20555)
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Summary
Now destroyed. The site of a Second World War probable 'socket and steel' road barrier across Burnham Road, the remains of which can be seen in an aerial photograph from May 1946. Contemporary records also describe concrete anti tank pimples in this location. Nothing of the barrier now remains at the site.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 8098 0450 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WOODHAM MORTIMER, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
November 2001. World War Two Defences in Maldon survey: site visit and desktop research.
Contemporary records state, 'Road barrier. Road No. B.1010, Near Nursery Farm. Map ref. 255231' and 'Concrete Pimples. Brickyard. Map ref. 256230. (Mil. Ed.)'. <1>
An aerial photograph taken in May 1946 shows what is thought to be the faint lines across Burnham Road where a road barrier crossed from meadows on the south side to the brickfields on the north side. These lines are typical of road barrier remains; they are left by re-tarmacking after a 'socket and steel' barrier has been taken up. <2>
Nothing of the barrier now remains at the site. <3>