Monument record MCC5542 - WWII Ammunition Shelter (destroyed), The Old Rectory, Colchester
Summary
Ammunition Shelter (destroyed).
Location
| Grid reference | TM 0113 2476 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM02SW |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Contemporary records state, “Ammunition Shelter. Grounds at rear of The Old Rectory, Hythe Hill. Map ref. 457431”.<1> The Old Rectory still survives on the N side of Hythe Hill as No.143. However, the “grounds at rear” are now completely re-developed with new housing. It is not known exactly where the ammunition shelter was located and the NGR above is a point some 30/40 yards N of the house.
See also <2> & <3>.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SEX31436 LIST: unknown. 1968. War Time Contraventions 1968. Colchester.
- <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 SCC74374 Unpublished document: Nash, Fred. 2007.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 SCC74375 Unpublished document: Nash, Fred. 2007.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
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jun 18 2020 11:35AM