Site of Second World War ammunition shelter, allotments, SE of Kirby Cross (EHER 21351)
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Summary
Site of Second World War ammunition shelter, now destroyed.
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Location
| Grid reference | TM 2191 2075 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | FRINTON AND WALTON, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Site of Second World War ammunition shelter, now destroyed.
Documentary records state, “Storehouse for explosives. Uncultivated allotment, east of Cross Roads at Kirby Cross. Map ref. 667388.” (Mil. Ed.) <1>
Aerial photographs taken in July 1946 show a large expanse of allotments on the land forming the SE quadrant of the junction. Just one hut can be seen, this would typically be a Nissen hut, on the allotment to the east of the end of the garden behind No 1 Holland Road.
Defence of Tendring survey 2009
This entire area has now been built over by new housing. <2>