Site of Second World War road barrier, Harwich Road bridge, A137, Ardleigh (EHER 21599)
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Summary
Site of a World War Two road barrier, now destroyed. It blocked the bridge which takes the A137 across the Manningtree to Ardleigh railway line.
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Location
| Grid reference | TM 0645 3037 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ARDLEIGH, TENDRING, ESSEX |
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Description
Site of a World War Two road barrier, now destroyed.
The contemporary records state, “Road Barrier. Harwich Road Bridge. Ardleigh.” <1>
This bridge takes the A137 across the Manningtree to Ardleigh railway line, north-east of Ardleigh. This road barrier would have been one of many such in this area although nothing of them now appears to survive. <2>