| Name: | Anti-Tank Blocks (destroyed), Hammond Road |
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| SMR Number: | 10173 |
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| Type of record: | Monument |
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| Grid Reference: | TL 742 057 |
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| Map Sheet: | TL70NW |
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| Parish: | SANDON, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX |
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Summary
An aerial photograph taken in 1946 shows three anti-tank blocks standing by Hammond Road where it was crossed by the anti-tank ditch.
Full description
An aerial photograph taken in 1946 shows three anti-tank blocks standing by Hammond Road where it was crossed by the anti-tank ditch. <1> There were two on the N side and one on the S. At the time of the site visit no trace of these blocks were found. The siting is confirmed by contemporary records which state "Road barrier at 189245" (Military Edition map ref.). <2>
<1> unknown, 1946, 4440 (AP). SEX31646.
<2> unknown, 1968, War Time Contraventions 1968, Sandon (LIST). SEX31436.
Monument Types
- ROAD BARRIER (WWII, Modern - 1939 AD to 1945 AD)
Protected Status
- Historic Environment Character Zone: Chelmsford 4.5
- Historic Environment Character Area: Chelmsford 4
Sources and further reading
| <1> | AP: unknown. 1946. 4440. |
| <2> | LIST: unknown. 1968. War Time Contraventions 1968. Sandon. |
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