Monument record MCC5123 - WWII Spigot Mortar Emplacement, Bridge House, Ford Street, Aldham
Summary
Spigot Mortar Emplacement, Bridge House, Ford Street.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 9196 2708 (34m by 19m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NW |
| Civil Parish | ALDHAM, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Full Description
Contemporary records state, "Spigot mortar position. Bridge House, Fordstreet, Sunken corner behind river wall." This emplacement still survives on the river bank a few yards N of the anti-tank pimples (SMR 10983/MCC5122). The pit has, unusually, three ammunition alcoves probably necessitated by the immediate proximity of the river bank which would not have allowed for an alcove in that direction. The central pedestal is surmounted by the typically pristine stainless steel pintle.<1>
One photo of site.<2>
Se also <3>.
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Record last edited
Jun 15 2020 8:19AM