Monument record MCC5360 - WWII Spigot Mortar Emplacement (destroyed), North of Cemetery, Mersea Rd, Colchester
Summary
Spigot Mortar Emplacement.
Location
| Grid reference | TM 0025 2386 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM02SW |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Contemporary records state, “Spigot mortar position. Paddock, Mersea Road to the N. of cemetery and opp. entrance to White Lodge. Map ref. 450421.” (Mil. Ed.) <1>
White Lodge stood on the NE corner of Bourne Road and an aerial photograph taken in 1946 shows a paddock on the W side of Mersea Road opposite White Lodge. This area is now the houses of Bourne Court.<2>
See also <3> & <4>.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SEX31436 LIST: unknown. 1968. War Time Contraventions 1968. Colchester.
- <2> SEX64104 AP: RAF. 1946. 106G-UK 1492-3278.
- <3> SCC74374 Unpublished document: Nash, Fred. 2007. SURVEY OF WORLD WAR TWO DEFENCES IN THE BOROUGH OF COLCHESTER. VOLUME 1. Volume 1.
- <4> SCC74375 Unpublished document: Nash, Fred. 2007.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 17 2020 11:59AM