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Site of Second World War bridge barrier at Broadwater Bridge (EHER 10442)

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Summary

Now destroyed. The anti-tank blocks probably refer to a road barrier on Broadwater Bridge. This would be entirely logical as the GHQ Line crossed the road at this point. However, no sign of the blocks now remains.

Map

Location

Grid reference TL 5814 2768 (point)
Civil Parish BROXTED, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX

Type and Period

Description

Wills lists, "TL 582 277. Spigot Mortar Base + Anti-tank blocks." <1> The anti-tank blocks probably refer to a road barrier on Broadwater Bridge. This would be entirely logical as the GHQ Line crossed the road at this point. However, no sign of the blocks now remains. One photo of site. <2>

Sources

  • <1> Bibliographic reference: Wills, H.. 1985. Pillboxes: A Study of U.K. Defences 1940.
  • <2> Photograph: Nash, F.. 1996. WWII defences. One frame.

Other References

  • Old SMR Number: TL52

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