Site of Second World War road barrier, Crow Lane, Weeley (EHER 21562)
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Summary
Site of a World War Two road barrier, now destroyed. It is clear that the junction of Crow Lane and Thorpe Road was heavily defended during World War Two with at least four anti-tank barriers.
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Location
| Grid reference | TM 1487 2253 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WEELEY, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
It is clear that the junction of Crow Lane and Thorpe Road was heavily defended during World War Two with at least four anti-tank barriers. Contemporary records state, “Road Barrier Cow (should be “Crow”) Lane, junction with B.1033, Weeley.” <1>
The exact position of this barrier can be determined from an aerial photograph taken in July 1946. A large black patch across Crow Lane, from the pond on the corner, to houses numbers 2 & 3, reveals the area of re-tarmacking after the steel “hairpins” and their sockets have been taken up. <2> <3>