Second World War tank trap, near River Brain (EHER 82475)
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Summary
Small Second World War circular 'pimples' (typical Essex shape). The adjacent river bank is steep-sided and may have been altered to make an anti-tank ditch. On the north-east side of a bridge over River Brain on south side of Braintree, on former main road (A131).
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 752 221 (point) |
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Type and Period
Description
NRHE data transfer:
Small circular 'pimples' (typical Essex shape). One survives intact immediately adjacent to the bridge. A little further along the river bank are a broken concrete base and the tip of a 'pimple', and then beyond that in a land drain outlet are the remains of a third. These 'pimples', plus two or three on a nearby farm, are the only remaining WWII defences in Braintree. Adjacent river bank is steep-sided [it may have been altered to make an anti-tank ditch].On north-east side of bridge over River Brain on south side of Braintree, on former main road (A131). <1>
Sources
- <1> SEX76214 Webpage: Clarke, J.. 1996-2003. Defence of Britain Database.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1427780
- National Monuments Record: TL 72 SE 116