Second World War fortified house, 48 Woodberry Way (EHER 21446)
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Summary
A house at 48 Woodberry Way was fortified as a 'strong point' during the Second World War.
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Location
| Grid reference | TM 2502 2132 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | FRINTON AND WALTON, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Contemporary records state, “House fortified as strong point. 48, Woodberry Way.” The entry is dated 10.6.41. <1>
The site was visited by F. Nash in March 2012,
The house still stands as 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 north up 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.