Second World War Alan-Williams Turret, Wigboro Wick Farm (EHER 10755)
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Summary
Alan-Williams Turret was originally located at Wigboro Wick Farm. This turret was originally sited in a field to the east of Wigboro Wick Farm. Nothing remains at this location although both the cupola and the base still survive at different locations.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 1331 1416 (3909m by 363m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ST OSYTH, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Essex County Council, War Time Contraventions, 1968
Contemporary records state, Wiring and Alan William Turret, sandbagged. Barn Field. Wigboro Wick Farm. Map ref. 564323. (Mil. Ed.) <1>
This turret was originally sited in a field to the east of Wigboro Wick Farm. Nothing remains at this location although both the cupola and the base still survive. The cupola, with a piece cut from the side and re-welded on the top, is to the west of the farm at TM 1133 1409. The steel base, with steel entrance trench still attached, stands at the side of a field at Jaywick, map ref. TM 1527 1435. <2>
Photographs taken by Fred Nash, 1996
Six photos of cupola and base. <3>
Sources
- <1> SEX31436 LIST: Essex County Council. 1968. War Time Contraventions.
- <2> SEX61482 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Local resident. 1996. Tollesbury, St. Osyth and Brightlingsea.
- <3> SEX61518 Photograph: Nash, F.. 1996. Lee Over Sands, St. Osyth.
- <4> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments.