Site of Second World War road barrier, Lawling Brook, Latchingdon (EHER 10646)
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Summary
Now destroyed. The site of a Second World War road barrier along the 'Back Line' defence at Lawling Brook.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 8922 0093 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LATCHINGDON, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
1996. World War Two Defences in Maldon survey: site visit and desktop research.
Contemporary records state, 'Road Barrier. Road No. N.904 Lawling Brook. Map ref. 337194. (Mil.Ed.)'. <1>
No clear sign of this barrier can be seen in an aerial photograph taken in 1960 although there are indistinct shapes on the north side of the road and soil infill marks indicate that the brook at this point had been previously widened to provide an anti-tank ditch. (See EHER 20631). <2>
No comments from the site visit. <3>
Sources
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL80