Monument record MCC5057 - WWII Spigot Mortar Emplacement (destroyed), Hythe Hill, Colchester

Summary

Spigot mortar position.

Location

Grid reference TM 0119 2469 (point)
Map sheet TM02SW
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Contemporary records state "Spigot mortar position. Vacant site (formerly 51, Hythe Hill)".<1>

This emplacement can be seen on an aerial photograph taken by the RAF in 1946, on the W corner of the E arm of St. Leonards Road.<2>

This position is now paved over.

See also <3>.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> LIST: unknown. 1968. War Time Contraventions 1968. Colchester.
  • <2> AP: RAF. 1946. 106G-UK 1492-3432. May 1946.
  • <3> Photograph: Colchester Historic Buildings Forum. 2011. Digital photograph of 10-14 Vineyard Street, Colchester. Digital. Volume 1.

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Record last edited

Jun 12 2020 2:58PM

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