Monument record MCC5110 - WWII Spigot Mortar Emplacement, E of New Bridge, Seven Arches Farm, Lexden, Colchester

Summary

Spigot Mortar Emplacement, E of New Bridge, Seven Arches Farm, Lexden.

Location

Grid reference TL 9567 2662 (point)
Map sheet TL92NE
Civil Parish WEST BERGHOLT, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

On the S bank of the R. Colne, about 70 yards E of New Bridge, is a spigot mortar pedestal. It is partly built into the bank which almost covers its rear. It is 3’6” in diameter and, unusually, has a steel pintle which is now rusty. Normally, pintles were made of high-grade stainless steel which remain, to this day, in pristine condition.

The spigot mortar would have been emplaced in this position to guard the eastern approach to New Bridge.

Two photos of site.<1>

See also <2>.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Photograph: Nash, Fred. 1997. Two frames by Nash, F.
  • <2> Unpublished document: Nash, Fred. 2007.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 15 2020 8:00AM

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