| Name: | Anti-Tank Blocks (destroyed), Maldon Road |
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| SMR Number: | 10174 |
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| Type of record: | Monument |
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| Grid Reference: | TL 743 054 |
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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 four anti-tank blocks standing by Maldon Road at the point where it was crossed by the anti-tank ditch.
Full description
An aerial photograph taken in 1946 shows four anti-tank blocks standing by Maldon Road at the point where it was crossed by the anti-tank ditch. There were two on the N side and two on the S. <1> 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 190241" (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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