Second World War Minefield, west of Beach Road, Lee-over-Sands (EHER 21340)
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Summary
Second World War minefield west of Beach Road, Lee-over-Sands.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TM 1033 1268 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ST OSYTH, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Contemporary records state, “(a) Minefield & dannert wiring. (b) Wiring S. side Wall Street. (c) Latrine, weapon pits, pillbox on seawall. Marshland, O.S. Nos. 889, 892, 894, Lee-over-Sands. Map ref. 548310 to 554309.” (Mil. Ed.) <1>
Field OS Nos 892 and 894 lay to the W of Beach Road between the road and the South West “bulge” of the seawall.
Aerial photograph, 1946
In this area the minefield can be seen on a July 1946 aerial photograph. Unlike most minefields, which were laid as long narrow strips, this was clearly much broader. As many as eight to ten craters can be seen in a large patch.
The NGR above is the estimated centre of the minefield which may have measured 150/200 yards across. <2>
Field visit by Fred Nash, 2009
The area is now a flat arable field. <4>
One photo of site. <3> <4>
Sources
- <1> SEX31436 LIST: Essex County Council. 1968. War Time Contraventions. St Osyth.
- <2> SEX61510 Aerial Photograph: RAF. 1946. 106G-UK 1673-4018. July 1946.
- <3> SEX69400 Photograph: Nash, F.. 2009. Site of minefield, Lee Over Sands. print. 1 frame, Nov 2009.
- <4> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. Nash, 2009.