Site of Second World War road barrier, New Pier Street, Walton (EHER 10606)
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Summary
Site of Second World War road barrier, now destroyed. Contemporary records state that the barrier consists of "3 concrete pimples and apron wire".
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Location
| Grid reference | TM 2541 2158 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | FRINTON AND WALTON, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Site of Second World War road barrier, now destroyed.
Contemporary records states that road barrier consists on "3 concrete pimples & apron wire. Lifeboat Station, The Parade, Forecourt. Map ref. 701395" (Mil.Ed.). <1>
The Lifeboat Station stands on high ground immediately to the north of the pier.
An aerial photograph taken in July 1941 shows this road barrier as four or five rows of staggered dots across New Pier Street between the Lifeboat Station on the south side and the east corner of New Pier Street. <2>
Sources
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TM22