Site of Second World War road barrier, New Hall Lane, Mundon (EHER 10649)
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Summary
Now destroyed. The site of a Second World War road barrier which had been removed by 1960.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 8713 0338 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | MUNDON, 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.906 New Hall Lane. Map ref. 319219 (Mil.Ed.)'. <1>
An aerial photograph taken by the RAF in 1946 shows indistinct shapes on each side of the road at this point, just to the east of the junction with Vicarage Lane. <2>
An aerial photograph taken in 1960 shows the barrier to have been removed by that date. <3>
No comments from the site visit. <4>
Sources
- <1> SEX31436 LIST: Essex County Council. 1968. War Time Contraventions. Mundon.
- <2> SEX41618 Aerial Photograph: RAF. 1946. 106G-UK 1496-3049.
- <3> SEX41619 Aerial Photograph: Hunting Surveys Limited. 1960. Run 26-093.
- <4> SEX70630 Report: Nash, F.. 2010. Survey of World War Two Defences in the District of Maldon: Volume One.
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL80