Site of Second World War road barrier, Hackmans Lane, Cold Norton (EHER 20560)
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Summary
Now destroyed. The site of a Second World War road barrier, the partial remains of which can be seen on an aerial photograph taken in May 1946, crossing the lane between No. 19 on the south side to a hedgeline on the north side.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 8397 0054 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | COLD NORTON, MALDON, ESSEX |
| Civil Parish | PURLEIGH, 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. N. 907, Hackman’s Road. Map ref. 285190. (Mil. Ed.)'. <1>
The Military Grid Reference indicates a position on Hackman’s Lane, not Road, and what is thought to be the surface remains of this barrier can be seen on an aerial photograph taken in May 1946, crossing the lane between No. 19 on the south side to a hedgeline on the north side. <2>
This location is a natural position for a road barrier. The lane is narrow at this point, on a bend, on a hill. However, nothing remains of the barrier. <3>