Monument record MCC5538 - WWII Prisoner-of-War Cage (destroyed), Achnacone Grounds, Braiswick, Colchester
Summary
Prisoner-of-War Cage (destroyed).
Location
| Grid reference | TL 9790 2714 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Contemporary records state, “P. of W. Cage and barbed wire obstacles. Field W. of Achnacone Grounds, Braiswick, St. Botolphs Hill. Map ref. 429454”. (Mil.Ed.) <1> “Achnacone” was, apparently a large house which stood in its own grounds N of Braiswick. An aerial photograph taken in 1946 shows it very clearly, with the surrounding fields. However, no evidence of a Pristoner-of-War camp can be seen. The field to the W of “Achnacone” is seemingly clear with no sign of huts or the bases on which they may have stood.<2>
In 2007, the area has been built over with only Achnacone Drive to show where the house stood. Without further evidence the NGR above is that of the field immediately W of the house.
See also <3> & <4>.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SEX31436 LIST: unknown. 1968. War Time Contraventions 1968. Colchester.
- <2> SEX67639 AP: RAF. 1946. 106G-UK 1492-3124. may 1946, Run 3 No 12.
- <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 SCC74374 Unpublished document: Nash, Fred. 2007.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 SCC74375 Unpublished document: Nash, Fred. 2007.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 18 2020 11:32AM