Find Spot record MCC8782 - South end of Langenhoe
Summary
Cannon ball of impure iron found near the school, diameter: 3.5cms, weight: 104.54g.
Location
| Grid reference | TM 008 184 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM01NW |
| Civil Parish | LANGENHOE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Full Description
Cannon ball of impure iron found near the school, diameter: 3.5cms, weight: 104.54g. It probably dates from the early C19, in particular the fears of a French invasion around 1800 which caused many batteries and defences to be built around the coast. <1> <2> <3>
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Record last edited
Nov 3 2015 11:41AM