Site of Second World War anti-tank pimples, north of Home Wood (EHER 10456)
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Summary
Now destroyed. These pimples can be seen on an aerial photograph taken by the RAF in 1947.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 5975 2684 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | TILTY, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Contemporary records state, 'Tilty Mill, Stream nearby. A/T ditch filled in and concrete pimples erected on dam caused thereby. Map ref. 048455'. (Mil. Ed.) <1>
These pimples can be seen on an aerial photograph taken by the RAF in 1947. The anti-tank ditch ran across the field north of the mill race. When a small part of it was filled in an arrow-head of 14 pimples was erected on the dam of earth. <2>
Sources
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL52