Chance discovery by D. Brown, Thorrington Scout Training Ground, Thorrington Woods, 1942 - EEX61931

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Grid reference	TM 0814 2015 (point)
Map sheet	TM02SE
Civil Parish	THORRINGTON, TENDRING, ESSEX

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Date

01 Jan 1942 - 31 Dec 1942 at some time

Description

Information from a Mr. Duncan Brown, of Colchester. He found this hide whilst visiting the scout camp in 1942. He heard a hollow noise whilst crossing the entrance hatch. There was a store of explosives inside. He also saw the site destroyed in 1945.

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--- SEX75761 Field Survey Report: Council for British Archaeology. 1995-2002. The Defence of Britain Project.

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

EHER 81841 Site of Second World War Auxiliary Unit Operational Base, Thorrington Woods (Monument)

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