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>

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> DESC TEXT: Doorne, AA. 1981. SMR.
  • <2> DESC TEXT: Page, J. 1802. Page Diary. Oct 14-25th.
  • <3> CORRESPONDENCE: Doorne, AA. 1981. Cannon ball found at Langenhoe. Oct 5th.

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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Nov 3 2015 11:41AM

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