Site of Second World War road barrier, near Duton Bridge (EHER 10462)
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Summary
Now destroyed. Contemporary records state the road barrier was "Near Duton Hill Bridge, Great Easton."
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 6020 2671 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | TILTY, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Contemporary records state, "Near Duton Hill Bridge, Great Easton. Road Barrier. Map ref 051457." (Mil. Ed.) <1>
This road barrier, with at least seven concrete blocks, can be seen on an aerial photograph taken in 1948 where the line of the anti-tank ditch ran across the road from the meadow on the west side to the River Chelmer on the east. <2>
Sources
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL62