Site of Second World War road barrier, Newgate Sreet, Walton (EHER 10608)
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Summary
Site of Second World War road barrier, now destroyed. It consisted of two concrete pimples and barbed wire.
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Location
| Grid reference | TM 2544 2161 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | FRINTON AND WALTON, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Site of Second World War road barrier, now destroyed.
Contemporary records state, "Concrete pimple in 5 Newgate Street's, front garden on forecourt", "two concrete pimples and barbed wire. The Walton Cafe, at the corner of Newgate Street, and the Parade - front garden" and "Concrete pimple. 1 Newgate Street, Front garden". <1>
These anti-tank obstacles probably formed part of a road barrier across the entrance to Newgate Street.
An aerial photograph taken in July 1941 shows this road barrier as four or five rows of staggered dots across Newgate Street. <2>
Sources
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TM22