Second World War Minefield, west of Marsh Cottage, St Osyth (EHER 21344)
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Summary
Second World War minefield. Located between TM12721336 and TM13011351
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 1286 1343 (291m by 152m) |
|---|---|
| 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 photograph, 1946
The minefield by Marsh Cottage (b), in fact north-west, rather than north, can be seen in field OS No. 787 on an aerial photograph taken in July 1946. It snaked along on the NW side of a wide drain, long but typically narrow. Six craters can be counted and the extent of the minefield is determined from these. <2>
Site visit, 2009
The area is now arable fields. <4>
One photo of site. <3>
Sources
- <1> SEX31436 LIST: Essex County Council. 1968. War Time Contraventions. St Osyth.
- <2> SEX61551 Aerial Photograph: RAF. 1946. 106G-UK 1673-4012. July 1946.
- <3> SEX69403 Photograph: Nash, F.. 2009. Minefield Craters W of Marsh Cottage. print. 1 frame Nov 2009.
- <4> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. Nash, 2009.