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Site of Second World War anti-tank obstacles, 'Red Gables', The Esplanade (EHER 10585)

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Summary

Site of Second World War anti-tank obstacles, now destroyed. Contemporary records state, "A/T blocks and pimples.

Map

Location

Grid reference TM 2421 2006 (point)
Civil Parish FRINTON AND WALTON, TENDRING, ESSEX

Type and Period

Description

Site of Second World War anti-tank obstacles, now destroyed. Contemporary records state, "A/T blocks and pimples. "Red Gables", The Esplanade, Garden". <1> An aerial photograph taken by the RAF in 1946 shows 3+ anti-tank blocks between "Carlotta" (SMR 10584) and "Red Gables". <2> The house no longer exists; Nos. 33b - e now stand in this position..

Sources

  • <1> LIST: Essex County Council. 1968. War Time Contraventions. Frinton.
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: RAF. 1946. 106G-UK 1673-4114.

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Other References

  • Old SMR Number: TM22

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