Site of Second World War spigot mortar emplacement, track east of Turpin’s Farm, Frinton (EHER 21360)
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Summary
Site of Second World War spigot mortar emplacement, now destroyed.
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Location
| Grid reference | TM 2371 2144 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | FRINTON AND WALTON, TENDRING, ESSEX |
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Description
Site of Second World War spigot mortar emplacement, now destroyed. The contemporary records state, “Spigot mortar position north side of lane leading to Turpin’s Farm. Map ref. 683395.” (Mil. Ed.) <1>
There is a track which leads from Elm Tree Avenue to Turpin’s Farm. An aerial photograph taken in July 1946 shows what is thought to be a spigot mortar emplacement on the north side of the track, which runs along the side of an open field. This position is around 100 yards from the road which the spigot mortar was probably sited to defend. <2>
Defence of Tendring survey, 2010
Although the track and field appear to be almost unchanged there was no sign of the emplacement at the time of the site visit.