Site of Second World War anti-tank pimples, 2/3 Thorpe Road, Weeley (EHER 21563)
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Summary
The site of 15 World War Two anti-tank pimples, now destroyed. A tank coming down Crow Lane from N to S would have met the road barrier (EHER 21562) outside these two houses. The pimples were emplaced to prevent the tank turning sharply E between them, thus outflanking the barrier.
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Location
| Grid reference | TM 1488 2253 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WEELEY, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Contemporary records state, "Concrete pimples in garden. 2, Council House, Thorpe Road” and “Concrete pimples in garden, ‘Peterdick’, 3 Council House, Thorpe Road” <1>. These entries refer to a nest of anti-tank pimples, around 15, which filled the gap between Nos. 2 & 3 Thorpe Road. <1> They can be seen on an aerial photograph taken in July 1946. <2>
A tank coming down Crow Lane from N to S would have met the road barrier (EHER 21562) outside these two houses. The pimples were emplaced to prevent the tank turning sharply E between them, thus outflanking the barrier. <3>
This gap is now filled by garages. <3>