Monument record MCC5006 - WWII Spigot Mortar Emplacement, East of Fordham Bridge
Summary
A Home Guard Spigot Mortar Emplacement.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 9298 2711 (13m by 17m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NW |
| Civil Parish | EIGHT ASH GREEN, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Full Description
On a bend of the River Colne, approximately 70 yards east of Fordham Bridge, is a Home Guard spigot mortar emplacement. On the grassy bank, the top of the concrete pedestal with its stainless steel pintle can be seen. Erosion of the river bank has revealed the side of one of the brick-built ammunition alcoves.
This emplacement is listed in contemporary records as 'Spigot Mortar position. Great Porters Farm, OS no. 286 - Meadow east of Fordham Bridge, on site of spoil. Map ref. 378456' (Mil. Ed.).<1>
Two photos of site.<2>
See also <3>.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SEX31436 LIST: unknown. 1968. War Time Contraventions 1968. Fordham.
- <2> SEX61160 Photograph: Nash, Fred. 1997. Spigot Mortar Emplacement, E of Fordham Bridge. print.
- <3> SCC74374 Unpublished document: Nash, Fred. 2007. SURVEY OF WORLD WAR TWO DEFENCES IN THE BOROUGH OF COLCHESTER. VOLUME 1. Volume 1.
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Record last edited
Jun 18 2020 11:40AM