Site of Second World War road barrier, Thorpe Road, west of Kirby Cross (EHER 21352)
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Summary
Site of Second World War road barrier, now destroyed.
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Location
| Grid reference | TM 2177 2081 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | FRINTON AND WALTON, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Site of Second World War road barrier, now destroyed.
During World War Two, each of the four arms of the Kirby Cross junction was crossed by a road barrier. The contemporary records states, “Road Barrier. Main Road, West of Kirby Cross. Map ref. 665389.” (Mil. Ed.) <1> This Military Grid Reference places the barrier very close to the junction, perhaps just west of a cottage on the south side of the road, Mulberry Cottage. Other than this, it has not been possible to position the barrier more closely. <1>
Sources
- <1> SEX31436 LIST: Essex County Council. 1968. War Time Contraventions. Kirby-le-Soken.