Site of Second World War Auxiliary Unit Operational Base, Thorrington Woods (EHER 81841)
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Summary
Second World War Auxiliary Unit Operational Base. The hide was destroyed in 1945.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TM 0814 2015 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | THORRINGTON, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Information from NRHE
Auxiliary Unit Operational Base.
Information from a Mr. Duncan Brown, of Colchester. He found this hide whilst visiting the scout camp in 1942. He heard a hollow noise whilst crossing the entrance hatch. There was a store of explosives inside. He also saw the site destroyed in 1945.
Location: Thorrington Scout Training Ground, Thorrington Woods. <1>
The NGR provided by the NRHE was in a different position (TM 08200 22205) than that provided in the description. The location provided is an approximate based on the description.
Sources
Related Events (1)
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1421228
- National Monuments Record: TM 02 SE 49