Site of Second World War road barrier at Adam Bridge, Audley End (EHER 10228)

An aerial photograph taken in 1946 shows there to have been a bridge barrier on the Adam Bridge across the River Cam.

An aerial photograph taken in 1946 shows there to have been a bridge barrier on the Adam Bridge across the River Cam. Four blocks are visible - one on each corner. <1> Contemporary records state "Road Barrier. Audley End Road, near Bridge. Map ref. 972569" (Mil. Ed.). <2> NRHE data transfer: The Second World War road block on Adam's Bridge is visible on aerial photographs taken in 1946. It was centred at TL 5218 3802 and comprised two pairs of concrete anti tank cubes plus concrete demolition chambers inserted into the bridge; one group at either end. The cubes were removed on aerial photographs taken in 1947. The bridge was one of a number of similar defensive features constructed along the River Cam in 1940-1941, within the Audley End Defence Area (Number 70) and formed part of the GHQ Line (Essex). It was defended by nearby pillboxes. <3> <4>