Summary

Anti-Tank Blocks (destroyed)

Full description

An aerial photograph taken in October 1946 shows the path of the GHQ Line anti-tank ditch crossing a field to the NW of Little Claydon’s Farm. At this point there is an earthen farm crossing over the ditch and two concrete cubes can be seen flanking it. <1>

An aerial photograph taken in June 1949 shows them to have been removed by that date although they can be seen to be standing in a hedge line a few yards to the W. <2>

<1> RAF, 1946, CPE-UK 1788-3253 (AP). SEX62339.

<2> RAF, 1949, 58-268-5025 (AP). SEX62340.

Monument Types

• ANTI TANK BLOCK (WWII, Modern - 1939 AD to 1945 AD)

Associated Events

• GHQ line South of Chelmsford - visit by F Nash (Ref: Nash CHL Jan-Feb 1999)

Protected Status

• Historic Environment Character Zone: Chelmsford 6.3
• Historic Environment Character Area: Chelmsford 6

Sources and further reading

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