Monument record MCC5222 - WWII Anti-tank ditch?, Rowhedge through Hythe Marshes northwards
Summary
Ditch / linear feature visible on air photographs, possibly an anti-tank ditch.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 0225 2324 (930m by 3527m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM02SW |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
| Civil Parish | EAST DONYLAND, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Ditch / linear feature visible on APS, possibly an anti-tank ditch. However, although it looks similar to other filled in anti-tank ditches on 1950s Aps it is not very obvious on those of 1940s. Also does not appear to be any associated pillboxes…? military feature.
Feature goes from TM024215 to TM027250 and continues northwards.
Marked on pencil copy of NMP plot-but not inked.
See also <4> & <5>.
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SEX65501 AP: RAF. 1950. 58/561/PT1/5020-5021. 5/9/1950.
- <2> SEX65504 AP: RAF. 1950. 58/544/PT1/5116-5118. 6/8/1950.
- <3> SEX65505 AP: RAF. 1945. 106G-UK 595-4107. 2/8/1945.
- <4> SCC74374 Unpublished document: Nash, Fred. 2007. SURVEY OF WORLD WAR TWO DEFENCES IN THE BOROUGH OF COLCHESTER. VOLUME 1. Volume 1.
- <5> SCC74375 Unpublished document: Nash, Fred. 2007. SURVEY OF WORLD WAR TWO DEFENCES IN THE BOROUGH OF COLCHESTER. VOLUME 2. Volume 2.
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Record last edited
Jun 18 2020 8:00AM