Site of Second World War Prisoner of War Camp, Shatesbury Camp (EHER 46815)
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Summary
The site of a Second World War prisoner of war camp at Dovercourt, officially called Camp 670b, also known as Shaftesbury Camp. It was later renamed Camp 680. This was a German working company camp and could have been in use up until 1948. The camp has since been removed and the site is currently occupied by housing.
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Location
| Grid reference | TM 2391 3020 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HARWICH, TENDRING, ESSEX |
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Description
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import.
A Second World War prisoner of war camp at Dovercourt, Harwich (TM 2391 3020), officially called Camp 670b, also known as Shaftesbury Camp. It was later renamed Camp 680. This was a German working company camp. The camp has since been removed and the site is currently occupied by housing. <1>
Sources
- <1> SEX68314 Monograph: Thomas, R.. 2003. Prisoner of War Camps (1939 - 1948). p. 50.
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Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1475694
- National Monuments Record: TM 23 SW 61