Second World War anti-tank pimples, Bradwell Bay Airfield, East End Road (EHER 81615)
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Summary
Eleven concrete anti-tank pyramids which stand each side of a gateway to Bradwell Bay Airfield (EHER 16047).
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TM 0152 0746 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BRADWELL-ON-SEA, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
- PIMPLE (Second World War to 21st century - 1941 AD (between) to 2050 AD (throughout))
- (Alternate Type) ANTI TANK BLOCK (Second World War to 21st century - 1941 AD (between) to 2050 AD (throughout))
- (Alternate Type) TANK TRAP (Second World War to 21st century - 1941 AD (between) to 2050 AD (throughout))
- (Alternate Type) ANTI TANK OBSTACLE (Second World War to 21st century - 1941 AD (between) to 2050 AD (throughout))
Description
January 2009. World War Two Defences in Maldon survey: site visit and desktop assessment.
Moveable anti-tank obstacles, in the form of 4’ 6” high concrete pyramids, stand each side of a gateway at TM 0152 0746. There are six in the hedge on the West side and five to the East. <1> <2>
A row of anti-tank concrete ‘dragon’s teeth’ dating from the Second World War. <3>
See also <4>.
NRHE data transfer:
Anti tank blocks, around 10 in total. East of Bradwell on Sea.
LOCATION: East of Bradwell on Sea. <5>
See also <6>.
NRHE summary description:
The site of Second World War anti tank blocks, around 10 in total, located to the East of Bradwell-on-Sea.
Sources
- <1> SEX70631 Report: Nash, F.. 2010. Survey of World War Two Defences in the District of Maldon: Volume Two.
- <2> SEX68587 Aerial Photograph: RAF. 1945. 106G-UK 717-4153.
- <3> SEX76665 Heritage Statement: Howson, T.. 2020. Built-heritage impact assessment of the proposal for a new nuclear power station at Bradwell-on-Sea. p.35.
- <4> SEX65256 Report: O'Connor, T.. 2006. Bradwell-on-Sea: Historic Settlement Assessment. p.38.
- <5> SEX76214 Webpage: Clarke, J.. 1996-2003. Defence of Britain Database.
- <6> SEX75778 Collection: Various. Various. Historic England Archive. DEB01.
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1429723
- National Monuments Record: TM 00 NW 46