World War Two had a huge impact on Colchester and its archaeology. Colchester sits on the line of one of three heavily defended anti-invasion defences in Essex, known as the Eastern Command Line. This 'stop line' was designed in response to the thre...

Anti-Tank Blocks, N of Colchester Road, Chappel Viaduct.

Anti-Tank Ditch, Eastern Command Line, Chappel Viaduct to Bures.

WWII Pillbox.

Anti-Tank Blocks, S of Colchester Road, Chappel Viaduct.

WWII Pillbox.

WWII Pillbox.

Anti-Tank Block (destroyed), Spring Gardens Road, Wakes Colne.

WWII Pillbox.

Spigot Mortar Emplacement, Chappel Viaduct.