Monument record MCC5585 - Berechurch Hall Camp, Colchester - POW
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Location
Grid reference | TL 994 216 (point) |
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Map sheet | TL92SE |
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Full Description
<1>Large complex of huts within double wire perimeter fence. Large number of huts have been demolished abd replacd by modern accomodation.
<2>Camp opened late 1944. The camp was built up with large agricultural area. Fences double-wall bared wire and each corner fitted with guarding tower. Whole camp consisted of tents. After one year the whole camp was re-built gradually, from sub-camp to sub-camp. Tents were replaced by solid buildings and barracks and the POW camp was changed to a repatration camp. Closed at the end of 1946.
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Record last edited
Nov 3 2015 11:41AM