| Name: | Anti-Tank Blocks (destroyed), Hall Lane, Sandon |
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| SMR Number: | 10188 |
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| Type of record: | Monument |
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| Grid Reference: | TL 745 045 |
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| Map Sheet: | TL70SW |
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| Parish: | SANDON, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX |
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Summary
An aerial photograph taken in 1945 shows a line of anti-tank obstacles where the anti-tank ditch met Hall Lane.
Full description
An aerial photograph taken in May 1946 shows a road barrier where the anti-tank ditch of the GHQ Line crossed Hall Lane. Eight concrete blocks can be seen, three on the west side and five on the east. <1> This site is confirmed by contemporary records which state "Road Barrier at 191231" (Military Edition map ref). <2> One photo of site. <3>
<1> RAF, 1946, 106G-UK 1496-4068 (AP). SEX31671.
<2> unknown, 1968, War Time Contraventions 1968, Sandon (LIST). SEX31436.
<3> Nash, Fred, 1996, WWII defences, one frame (Photograph). SEX31461.
Monument Types
- ANTI TANK BLOCK (WWII, Modern - 1939 AD to 1945 AD)
- 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: RAF. 1946. 106G-UK 1496-4068. |
| <2> | LIST: unknown. 1968. War Time Contraventions 1968. Sandon. |
| <3> | Photograph: Nash, Fred. 1996. WWII defences. one frame. |
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