Monument record MCC5476 - WWII Spigot Mortar Emplacement (destroyed), Straight Road, Boxted
Summary
Spigot Mortar Emplacement (destroyed).
Location
| Grid reference | TM 0014 3183 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM03SW |
| Civil Parish | BOXTED, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Contemporary records state, “Spigot mortar position. Noaks Farm, Boxted Cross, E. boundary of arable field N. of Cottage Garden. Map ref. 449500”. (Mil. Ed) <1>
“The Cottage” stands W of Straight Road with an arable field N of it. However, no further evidence of the location of the spigot mortar emplacement has been found. On balance, bearing in mind the probable positioning of an ammunition shelter at Boxted Lodge (SMR 21093/MCC5477) it appears most likely that the spigot mortar was emplaced by the road just S of Line Cottages. This patch of ground has now, however, been concreted over.
See also <2> & <3>.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SEX31436 LIST: unknown. 1968. War Time Contraventions 1968. Boxted.
- <2> SCC74374 Unpublished document: Nash, Fred. 2007. SURVEY OF WORLD WAR TWO DEFENCES IN THE BOROUGH OF COLCHESTER. VOLUME 1. Volume 1.
- <3> SCC74375 Unpublished document: Nash, Fred. 2007.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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Protected Status/Designation
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Record last edited
Jun 18 2020 9:10AM