Site of anti-Tank Blocks (destroyed) at 17-20 Middle Street, Nazeing (EHER 10101)
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Summary
To continue the anti-tank obstructions from the end of the row of blocks on the allotments (EHER 10100), blocks were erected between the houses in Middle Street.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 4079 0505 (61m by 30m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NAZEING, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
To continue the anti-tank obstructions from the end of the row of blocks on the allotments (EHER 10100), blocks were erected between the houses in Middle Street. Thus the houses themselves became anti-tank obstacles. <1> <2>
Blocks were possibly erected in the front garden of No. 17 as the defence line then passes across Middle Street to run from west to east 75m (80 yards) north of Nazeing Common Road as far as King Harold's Head public house. <2> <3>
One photo of site. <4>
Sources
- <1> SEX31436 LIST: Essex County Council. 1968. War Time Contraventions. Nazeing.
- <2> SEX31451 Verbal communication: Local resident. unknown. Personal communication by wartime landowner.
- <3> SEX31539 Aerial Photograph: RAF. 1947. Chief Executive's Office. AP 4310.
- <4> SEX31432 Photograph: Nash, F.. 1993-2010. Photographs of World War Two Defences in Essex, in the HER. Print. one frame.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL40