Second World War spigot mortar emplacement at North Weald Airfield (EHER 82994)

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Summary

The possible remains of a World War Two spigot mortar emplacement at North Weald Airfield. If the identification of the concrete structure is correct, the spigot and pin holding the mortar in place have been removed. It may have been constructed 1940-1941.

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Grid reference	TL 4934 0480 (point)
Civil Parish	NORTH WEALD BASSETT, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX

Type and Period

SPIGOT MORTAR EMPLACEMENT (Second World War to Late 20th century - 1940 AD to 1995 AD (pre))

Description

NRHE data transfer. It was identified in 1995 as the possible stump of a spigot mortar situated amongst rubble, the spigot and pin holding the mortar in place have been removed. it was described as being in "bad condition". The suggested construction date is 1940-1941. <1><2>

Sources

<1> SEX75761 Field Survey Report: Council for British Archaeology. 1995-2002. The Defence of Britain Project.
<2> SEX76214 Webpage: Clarke, J.. 1996-2003. Defence of Britain Database. S0000470.

Other References

NRHE identifier: 1407050
National Monuments Record: TL 40 SE 43

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