Monument record MCC4071 - WWII Ammunition Shelter (destroyed), 'Rutland House', Lexden, Colchester
Summary
Nissen-hut type ammunition shelter.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 9809 2526 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Contemporary records state, "Tubular steel scaffolding, concrete blocks, apron wire and ammunition shelters. Field to rear of Rutland House, 121 Lexden Road. Map ref. 428434" (Mil. Ed.) The date of entry is 15.4.42.<1>
One of the ammunition shelters, a nissen type, can be seen on aerial photographs taken in May 1946 and May 1948. It stands in the grounds of Rutland House, by the north boundary. This area is now built over by the houses and gardens of The Chantry. <2><3>
See also <4> & <5>.
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SEX31436 LIST: unknown. 1968. War Time Contraventions 1968. Colchester.
- <2> SEX64110 AP: RAF. 1946. 106G-UK 1492-4276. May 1946.
- <3> SEX64116 AP: RAF. 1948. 58-47-5236. May 1948.
- <4> SCC74374 Unpublished document: Nash, Fred. 2007. SURVEY OF WORLD WAR TWO DEFENCES IN THE BOROUGH OF COLCHESTER. VOLUME 1. Volume 1.
- <5> SCC74375 Unpublished document: Nash, Fred. 2007.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 9:51AM