Anti-Tank Blocks (destroyed) at 2-4 Belcher's Lane, part of the Outer London Defence Ring (EHER 10104)
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Summary
The line of the Outer London Defence Ring ran from No. 17 Middle Street, behind the houses north of Nazeing Common road to Belcher's Lane. It crossed Belcher's Lane by Nos. 2-4 and War Time Contraventions states that there were concrete cubes at this location.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 4116 0513 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NAZEING, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
The line of the Outer London Defence Ring ran from No. 17 Middle Street, behind the houses north of Nazeing Common road to Belcher's Lane. It crossed Belcher's Lane by Nos. 2-4 and War Time Contraventions states that there were "concrete cubes" at this point. This is confirmed by local residents. <1> <2> <3>
One photo of site. <4>
Sources
- <1> SEX31539 Aerial Photograph: RAF. 1947. Chief Executive's Office. AP 4310.
- <2> SEX31436 LIST: Essex County Council. 1968. War Time Contraventions. Nazeing.
- <3> SEX31451 Verbal communication: Local resident. unknown. Personal communication by wartime landowner.
- <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