Site of Second World War Fortified House, 'Ardchoille', First Avenue, Frinton (EHER 21442)
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Summary
A Second World War fortified house in First Avenue, now destroyed.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TM 2320 1975 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | FRINTON AND WALTON, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Contemporary records state,
“a) Dannert wire & defence post, b) Fortified for defence & other rooms & roof right of access if required, c) Gun platform. “Ardchoille”, 1st Avenue, a) Grounds, b) Workshop, other rooms, c) runway to garage.” The date of entry is 15.1.41. <1>
Aerial photographs
Aerial photographs from July 1946 show that only two houses were built in First Avenue at that time. Just one has a flat roof, common in fortified houses, and implied in the wartime entry. <2>
Site visit, by Nash, 2012
In November 2012, “Ardchoille” no longer exists and the plot is now occupied by a large gabled-roofed house, “Fleetside”. <3>