Contemporary records state, “2 spigot mortar positions. Cottage in Rowdens Lane. Grass paddock adj. garden and garden at rear of cottage. Map ref. 383513”. (Mil. Ed.) <1> “Rowdens Lane” is in fact Bowdens Lane and the land on which these two spigot mortar emplacements still stand is Bowdens Cottage.<1>

Just the top of the pedestal, with its stainless steel pintle, can be seen of this emplacement. It lies in the SE corner of a small meadow bordering the River Stour which runs alongside the property. From this position the gun could easily cover the approach to Wormingford Bridge which is less than 100 yards away to the SW.

One photo taken of site.<2>

See also <3> & <4>.