Second World War ammunition shelter, south west of church, Thorpe-le-Soken (EHER 21557)
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Summary
The remains of a World War Two ammunition shelter at Thorpe-le-Soken. Approximately 60 yards south of a similar structure, the remains of an ammunition shelter lie in the thicket and undergrowth a few yards to the west of the boundary wall which runs around the Thorpe-le-Soken church. Although not listed in War Time Contraventions 1968, the small Nissen hut can be clearly seen on an aerial photograph dated July 1946.
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Location
| Grid reference | TM 1783 2221 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | THORPE-LE-SOKEN, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Approximately 60 yards south of a similar structure, the remains of an ammunition shelter lie in the thicket and undergrowth a few yards to the west of the boundary wall which runs around the Thorpe-le-Soken church. Although not listed in War Time Contraventions 1968, the small Nissen hut can be clearly seen on an aerial photograph dated July 1946.<1>
Unlike its neighbour (EHER 21556) one of the end walls has now collapsed leaving just the north wall still standing. Measured internally, the length is 12 feet and the width is 9 feet. Two photos of site. <2> <3>