Site of Second World War road barrier, Stow Road, Cold Norton (EHER 20561)
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Summary
Now destroyed. The site of a Second World War road barrier which can be seen on an aerial photograph taken in May 1946. The photograph shows three concrete blocks or pimples on the south side of the road in a staggered formation.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 8406 0034 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | COLD NORTON, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
- ROAD BARRIER (Second World War to Mid 20th century - 1939 AD (at some time) to 1946 AD? (throughout))
- ANTI TANK BLOCK (Second World War to Mid 20th century - 1939 AD (at some time) to 1946 AD? (throughout))
- (Alternate Type) ANTI TANK PIMPLE? (Second World War to Mid 20th century - 1939 AD (at some time) to 1946 AD? (throughout))
Description
November 2001. World War Two Defences in Maldon survey: site visit and desktop research.
Contemporary records state, 'Road Barrier. Near Gt. Canvey Road, No. B.1012, Stow Road. Map ref. 285188. (Mil. Ed.).' <1>
This Military Grid Reference indicates a position on Stow Road outside what is now Three Rivers Golf and Country Club. The 'Gt. Canvey Road' reference probably refers, in some way, to Great Canney Farm to its NW. An aerial photograph taken in May 1946 shows what is probably the remains of this barrier. Three concrete blocks or pimples can be seen on the south side of the road, in a staggered formation, immediately opposite the tongue of woodland on the north side of the road. <2>
Nothing of the barrier now remains at the site. <3>