Site of Second World War road barrier, Howe Green Road, Cold Norton (EHER 20559)

Now destroyed. The site of a Second World War road barrier on Howe Green Road, which can be seen on an aerial photograph taken in May 1946. Four concrete anti tank blocks can also be seen on the west side of the road and two on the east side.

November 2001. World War Two Defences in Maldon survey: site visit and desktop research. Contemporary records state, 'Road Barrier. Road No. N. 907, Howe Green Road, Map ref. 288191' and '5 Concrete Blocks. Part of Great Whitmans Farm. Map ref. 287191. (Mil. Ed.).' <1> <2> This road barrier, to the north of Cold Norton, can be seen on an aerial photograph taken in May 1946. It crosses the road just south of a sharp bend; four concrete blocks can be seen on the west side of the road and two on the east side. <3> This part of the road is at the top of a steep hill, an ideal position for a barrier. However, nothing remains at the site. <4>