Site of Second World War bridge barrier at Shortgrove Bridge, Sparrows End, Wendens Ambo (EHER 10392)

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Summary

Now destroyed. Aerial photography shows a Second World War concrete road barrier, destroyed some time in the second half of the 20th century.

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Grid reference	TL 5205 3590 (point)
Civil Parish	NEWPORT, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX

Type and Period

ROAD BARRIER (Second World War to Late 20th century - 1939 AD to 1995 AD? (at some time))

Description

Contemporary records state, "Road Barrier. Sparrow's End, Near Shortgrove Bridge. Map ref. 970547." (Mil.Ed.). <1> There is now no sign of this barrier but an aerial photograph taken by the RAF in 1946 shows four concrete blocks, one on each corner of the bridge. <2> One photo of site. <3>

Sources

<1> SEX31436 LIST: Essex County Council. 1968. War Time Contraventions. Newport.
<2> SEX31967 Aerial Photograph: RAF. 1946. 106G-UK 1635-5147.
<3> SEX31461 Photograph: Nash, F.. 1996. WWII defences. One frame.

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Old SMR Number: TL53

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