Archaeological sites · East of England
Anti-tank Cones
In or near Chelmsford.
Anti-tank Cones — an archaeological site in East of England, United Kingdom.
JThomas — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Chelmsford · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Anti-tank Cones is an archaeological site located in East of England, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2026
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Place summary
The Anti-tank Cones are archaeological features located in London. These concrete structures were designed during World War II as a defensive measure against enemy tanks. Their presence serves as a reminder of the city's wartime history and military strategies.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.7463, 0.4667
- County
- Essex
- District
- Chelmsford
- Parish
- Chelmsford, unparished area
- Postcode
- CM1 1RT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chelmsford
- Nearest railway station
- Chelmsford — 1.1 km
Sources
- osm: way/1019677800 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Fell Christy
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Harmony
Public art & sculpture · 0.8 km
Chelmer Valley Riverside LNR
Forests & woodlands · 0.8 km
The Hoffmann Manafacturing Company
Memorials & monuments · 0.8 km
Godfrey Charles Isaacs
Memorials & monuments · 0.9 km
Marconi New Street Factory
Natural landmarks · 1.0 km
New Street Works
Historic houses · 1.0 km
Springfield Hall Outbuildings
Historic houses · 1.0 km
Chelmsford War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.0 km
Civic Theatre
Theatres · 1.1 km
ABC Brentwood
Theatres · 1.1 km
Cramphorn Studio
Theatres · 1.1 km
Nearby
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
Fell Christy
Fell Christy — a memorial in East of England, United Kingdom.
📷 5Public art & sculpture · East of England
Harmony
Harmony — a public art in East of England, United Kingdom.
📷 5Forests & woodlands · East of England
Chelmer Valley Riverside LNR
Chelmer Valley Riverside LNR is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
The Hoffmann Manafacturing Company
The Hoffmann Manafacturing Company — a memorial in East of England, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
Godfrey Charles Isaacs
Godfrey Charles Isaacs — a memorial in East of England, United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · East of England
Marconi New Street Factory
Marconi New Street Factory — a place in East of England, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Anti-tank Cones
Places to stay
📷 5
📷 5Campsites · East of England
Skreens Park Activity Centre
Skreens Park Activity Centre — a campsite in england london.
📷 5📷 5📷 5
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
The Courts Campsite
The Courts Campsite — a caravan park in england east.
Places to eat & drink
.jpg?width=1200)
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Tulip
The Tulip — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Angel
The Angel — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Nags Head
The Nags Head — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Bay Horse
The Bay Horse — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Star & Garter
The Star & Garter — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Anchor
The Anchor — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
More archaeological sites in this region
Flagship📷 10Archaeological sites · East of England
Nunn Wood
Nunn Wood — woods in Essex, England, a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
📷 5Archaeological sites · East of England
A Bronze Age post alignment and timber platform at Flag Fen and associated Bronze Age and later field systems and settlement to
A Bronze Age post alignment and timber platform at Flag Fen and associated Bronze Age and later field systems and settlement to — archaeological site in Thorney, City of Peterborough, England, UK.
📷 5Archaeological sites · East of England
Causewayed enclosure 900m west of Great Wilbraham parish church
Causewayed enclosure 900m west of Great Wilbraham parish church — archaeological site in Great Wilbraham, South Cambridgeshire, England, UK.
📷 5Archaeological sites · East of England
Dray's Ditches
Dray's Ditches — archaeological site in Streatley, Central Bedfordshire, England, UK.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Anti-tank Cones?
- Anti-tank Cones is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CM1 1RT), in the parish of Chelmsford, unparished area.
- What is Anti-tank Cones?
- Anti-tank Cones — an archaeological site in East of England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Anti-tank Cones?
- The nearest railway station is Chelmsford, about 1.1 km away. The nearest town is Chelmsford. Drivers can use postcode CM1 1RT.
- Is Anti-tank Cones free to visit?
- Yes, Anti-tank Cones is free to enter.
- How do I get to Anti-tank Cones?
- The nearest railway station is Chelmsford, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CM1 1RT.