Second World War spigot mortar, Beacon Hill Fort (EHER 82278)
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Summary
One of four concrete Second World War spigot mortar positions in Beacon Hill Fort. This example is located near to the engine room of the battery.
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Location
| Grid reference | TM 2620 3181 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HARWICH, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Information from NRHE
There are four spigot mortar positions in Beacon Hill Fort. This one is close to the engine room 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.
LOCATION: Beacon Hill Fort, Harwich <1>
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Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1427156
- National Monuments Record: TM 23 SE 247