Site of Second World War road barrier, 'Back Line', Burnham Road (EHER 20639)
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Summary
Now destroyed. The site of a road barrier across Burnham Road which linked the north and south arms of the 'Back Line' defences. It was supported by a pillbox to the east (EHER 20638).
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 8931 0009 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LATCHINGDON, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
November 2002-January 2003. World War Two Defences in Maldon survey: site visit and desktop research
The path of the 'Back Line' (EHER 20631), a World War Two defensive line, can be clearly seen on 1946 aerial photographs in this location. The line crossed Burnham Road at this point and contemporary records state, 'Road Barrier. Road No. B. 1010, Red Lyons. Map ref. 338184 (Mil. Ed.)'. <1>
This road barrier would have linked the north and south arms of the anti-tank ditch. However, nothing of it now survives. It was supported by a pillbox to the east (EHER 20638). <2>