Second World War spigot mortar emplacement, north of Sparrowsend Cottages (EHER 10396)
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Summary
Around the garden of No. 1 is a brick wall and immediately on the north side of this wall, virtually alongside the road, is a spigot mortar pit, visited in 1996.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 5200 3583 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NEWPORT, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
1996. Field visit.
Sparrowsend Cottages are a row of houses on the east side of London Road. Around the garden of No. 1 is a brick wall and immediately on the north side of this wall, virtually alongside the road, is a spigot mortar pit. It is complete with pedestal and pintle but, unusually, has only three ammunition alcoves. The sides of the pit are constructed of brick. One photo of site. <1>
Sources
- <1> SEX31461 Photograph: Nash, F.. 1996. WWII defences. One frame.
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL53