1930s observation post, near St Peter's Chapel (EHER 81399)
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Summary
A wooden tower used as the Northern observation post for the coastal bombing range EHER 46141. After the bombing range closed, the tower continued to be maintained and is used for bird-watching.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 0316 0825 (5m by 5m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BRADWELL-ON-SEA, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
The wooden tower by St. Peter’s Chapel (EHER 32) is the sole survivor of the bombing range (EHER 46141). This was the Northern observation post. Only one of the three direction corrugated iron pyramids now remains on the saltings in front of this tower. <1>
January 2009. World War Two Defences in Maldon survey.
A wooden tower used as a look-out position for the bombing range off the coast. It was connected by telephone to the Southern observation post at Howe Outfall (EHER 81347) and a large four-storey lookout tower at the site of the bombing range (EHER 46141). Bradwell Bombing Range was closed in 1962.
The area was visited in January 2009. At St Peter’s Chapel, the lookout tower still survives, maintained and now used for bird-watching. <2>
Three photos. <3>