Second World War fortified house, 76 Woodberry Way, Walton (EHER 21444)
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Summary
Second World War house fortified as strong point. “Cliffside”, 76, Woodberry Way.
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Location
| Grid reference | TM 2497 2121 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | FRINTON AND WALTON, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Second World War house fortified as strong point. The contemporary records states, “House fortified as strong point. “Cliffside”, 76, Woodberry Way. The entry is dated 10.6.41. <1>
Site visit in March 2012 as part of the Defence of Tendring survey.
The house still stands, one of a pair of semi-detached late Victorian houses. It is not known to what extent it was fortified although a first-floor bay window looks south down Woodberry Way, an ideal vantage point perhaps for a sand-bagged rifle or machine-gun position.
Sources
- <1> SEX31436 LIST: Essex County Council. 1968. War Time Contraventions. Walton.