The site of two Second World War Spigot Mortar emplacements junction of Haven Avenue/The Esplanade (EHER 10790)
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Summary
The site of two Second World War Spigot Mortar emplacements, now destroyed. Contemporary records state 'Dannert wiring west end, two spigot mortar sites'.
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Location
| Grid reference | TM 2122 1674 (point) |
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Type and Period
Description
WWII Defence of Essex survey
Contemporary records state 'Dannert wiring west end, two spigot mortar sites north end. Land at junction of Haven Avenue and The Esplanade, Holland-on-Sea. Map ref. 659348.' (Mil. Ed.) <1>
Defence of Clacton survey
These two spigot mortar emplacements can be seen as two white dots, the tops of the pedestals, on an aerial photograph taken in July 1946. <2> They are at the east end of the triangle of land. This triangle still exists as grassland but there is no sign of the emplacements although, as with most spigot mortar pits, they may still survive beneath the current ground level. <2> <3>