Second World War Minefield, north of seawall, St Osyth (EHER 21341)
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Summary
Second World War minefield. Located between TM11041278 and TM11621281.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 1133 1279 (578m by 29m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ST OSYTH, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
War Time Contraventions, 1968
Contemporary records state, “Minefields. (a) 2 large marsh fields E. of Dines & Duchess marshes, (b) O.S. No. 787, marsh N. of Marsh Cottage. Map ref. 560310, 578317.” (Mil. Ed.) <1>
Aerial photographs, 1946
The minefield in the two large fields (a), can be seen on July 1946 aerial photographs. It lay as a west to east long, thin strip, typical of WWII minefields, immediately north of the seawall. Six craters can be counted, often caused by dogs or foxes straying into the area. <2>
Site visit, 2009
The area is now flat arable fields. One photo of site. <3> <4>
Sources
- <1> SEX31436 LIST: Essex County Council. 1968. War Time Contraventions. St Osyth.
- <2> SEX69401 Aerial Photograph: RAF. 1946. 106G-UK 1673-4015. July 1946.
- <3> SEX69402 Photograph: Nash, F.. 2009. Site of minefield N of Seawall, St Osyth. print. 1 frame Nov 2009.
- <4> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. Nash, 2009.