Site of Second World War Anti-tank obstacles, 'The Willows', Esplanade (EHER 10576)
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Summary
Contemporary records state, 'A/T blocks, defence post and dannert wire'. The site has now been destroyed.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 2369 1937 (20m by 20m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | FRINTON AND WALTON, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Essex County Council, 1968
Contemporary records state, "A/T blocks, defence post and dannert wire. "The Willows", The Esplanade, Garden". <1>
Aerial photograph, 1946
An aerial photograph taken by the RAF in 1946 shows a line of 8+ anti-tank blocks running parallel to the Esplanade from "The Willows" North-East to the boundary of the garden of Hotel Esplanade. Neither of these buildings now exist - Garden Court and Frinton Court now stand in these positions. <2>
Sources
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TM21