Site of Second World War Anti-tank obstacles, 'Longsands', Second Ave, Fr (EHER 10570)

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Summary

Contemporary records state, '11 concrete pimples'. They have now been destroyed.

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Grid reference	TM 2343 1907 (point)
Civil Parish	FRINTON AND WALTON, TENDRING, ESSEX

Type and Period

TANK TRAP (WWII, Second World War - 1939 AD to 1945 AD)

Description

Essex County Council, 1968 Contemporary records state, "11 concrete pimples. "Longsands", 2nd Avenue". <1> These anti-tank obstacles, at No.15 Second Avenue, were probably in the front garden and, together with those at No.2 opposite ("Ludham House", SMR 10571), formed part of a road barrier.

Sources

<1> SEX31436 LIST: Essex County Council. 1968. War Time Contraventions. Frinton.

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Old SMR Number: TM21

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