Monument record MCC5114 - WWII Spigot Mortar Emplacement (destroyed), West of New Bridge, West Bergholt
Summary
Spigot Mortar Emplacement (destroyed), W of New Bridge.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 9550 2665 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| Civil Parish | WEST BERGHOLT, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Map
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Full Description
Contemporary records state, "Spigot mortar position. Newbridge Farm, Chitts Hill, At side of stackyard and adj. Buildings. Map ref. 404450" (Mil. Ed.).<1>
The stackyard and the former existence of the spigot mortar emplacement is confirmed locally as having been on the S side of the R. Colne immediately N of Argents Lane. The stackyard, buildings and mortar position have now been cleared and the area is an open meadow.<2>
See also <3>.
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- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jun 15 2020 8:04AM