Site of Second World War road barrier, south of Full Bridge (EHER 10652)
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Summary
Now destroyed. The site of a road barrier and anti-tank pimples on the south bank between, and each side, of the two former roadways at Full Bridge.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 8506 0734 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | MALDON, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
1996. World War Two Defences in Maldon survey: site visit and desktop research.
Contemporary records state, 'Road barrier. South of river Chelmer'. <1>
An aerial photograph taken by the RAF in 1946 shows Full Bridge to have formerly been two bridges and the pattern of concrete pimples can be seen on the south bank between, and each side, of the two roadways. <2> <3>
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Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL80