Monument record MCC4074 - WWII Road Barrier (destroyed), Lexden Road, Lexden, Colchester
Summary
Location
| Grid reference | TL 9801 2500 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Contemporary records state, "Wiring, concrete blocks, pillboxes, etc. Meadow adjoining Rutland House, Lexden Road, Map ref. 428434". (Mil. Ed.) <1>
The "concrete blocks" element of this entry probably refers to anti-tank cubes flanking a road barrier across Lexden Road. This would be entirely in accordance with the perimeter defences of Colchester. The NGR given above is thought to be the most likely position. It maintains the relationship with the pillbox 60 yards to its rear and follows the line and pattern of the road barrier and pillbox on Park Road (SMRs 20516/MCC5298 and 20517/MCC5299).
This area of Lexden Road has changed considerably since the 1940’s and the possible site of the road barrier is now the Norman Way/Lockhart Avenue/Lexden Road road junction.
See also <2> & <3>.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SEX31436 LIST: unknown. 1968. War Time Contraventions 1968. Colchester.
- <2> SCC74374 Unpublished document: Nash, Fred. 2007. SURVEY OF WORLD WAR TWO DEFENCES IN THE BOROUGH OF COLCHESTER. VOLUME 1. Volume 1.
- <3> SCC74375 Unpublished document: Nash, Fred. 2007. SURVEY OF WORLD WAR TWO DEFENCES IN THE BOROUGH OF COLCHESTER. VOLUME 2. Volume 2.
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Record last edited
Jun 17 2020 10:02AM