Anti-Tank Obstacles on River Lee at Nazeing Marsh (EHER 10087)
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Summary
Two anti-tank obstacles filling the gap between the pillbox at TL 3730 0532 (EHER 10088) and the River Lee which washes against the footing of the outer block.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 3730 0531 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NAZEING, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Two 'cube-type' (see <1>) anti-tank obstacles filling the gap between the pillbox at TL 3730 0532 (EHER 10088) and the River Lee which washes against the footing of the outer block. These obstacles would have been placed in this position to prevent tanks squeezing through the gap. Presumably, an anti-tank ditch fulfilled the same purpose on the other side of the pillbox. <1>
One photo showing EHER 10087 and EHER 10088 <2>
Location corrected based on <3>.
No new information from NRHE.
Sources
- <1> SEX31431 Bibliographic reference: Wills, H.. 1985. Pillboxes: A Study of U.K. Defences 1940. p40.
- <2> SEX31432 Photograph: Nash, F.. 1993-2010. Photographs of World War Two Defences in Essex, in the HER. Print. one frame.
- <3> SEX76214 Webpage: Clarke, J.. 1996-2003. Defence of Britain Database. S0012140.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL30
- National Monuments Record: TL 30 NE 80
- NRHE identifier: 1426304