Second World War spigot mortar, Beacon Hill Fort (EHER 82272)

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Summary

The site of one of four Second World War spigot mortar positions in Beacon Hill Fort. This example was located in the south-west corner of the battery.

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Grid reference	TM 2614 3170 (point)
Civil Parish	HARWICH, TENDRING, ESSEX

Type and Period

SPIGOT MORTAR EMPLACEMENT (Second World War to 21st century - 1939 AD to 2050 AD)

Description

Information from NRHE There are four spigot mortar positions in Beacon Hill Fort. This one is in the SW corner of the fort. All are of a standard pattern, with a gun pit containing the central circular concrete pedestal, 1.0m in diameter, with a stainless steel gun pivot on top, surrounded by four rectangular ammunition lockers, each 1.00m wide by 0.60m deep. The pit was reached by a narrow passage or flight of steps between lockers. Harwich LOCATION: Beacon Hill Fort, Harwich <1> <2>

Sources

<1> SEX75761 Field Survey Report: Council for British Archaeology. 1995-2002. The Defence of Britain Project.
<2> SEX75778 Collection: Various. Various. Historic England Archive. DEB01.

Other References

NRHE identifier: 1427155
National Monuments Record: TM 23 SE 246

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