Second World War ammunition shelter, west of church, Thorpe-le-Soken (EHER 21556)
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Summary
The remains of a World War Two ammunition shelter, Thorpe-le-Soken. The remains of this ammunition shelter still stand in dense thicket just a few yards west of the boundary wall which runs around the churchyard. It was, typically, a small Nissen hut with brick end walls and a corrugated iron roof. The two walls still survive, although in poor condition. The remains of the roofing lie in the undergrowth.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 1786 2224 (5m by 4m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | THORPE-LE-SOKEN, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Contemporary records state, “Storehouse for explosives. Grass field west of Church & adjunct churchyard. Map ref. 627404.” (Mil. Ed.) <1>.
The remains of this ammunition shelter still stand in dense thicket just a few yards west of the boundary wall which runs around the churchyard. It was, typically, a small Nissen hut with brick end walls and a corrugated iron roof. The two walls still survive, although in poor condition. The remains of the roofing lie in the undergrowth. A ventilation grill, c. 2’ x 1’ still exists, high on one wall. Three photos of site <2> <3>