Second World War mined bridge, near Shortgrove Lodge (EHER 10399)
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Summary
There are two manhole covers in the bridge by Shortgrove Lodge, one on the east and one on the west side.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 5200 3520 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NEWPORT, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
There are two manhole covers in the bridge by Shortgrove Lodge, one on the east and one on the west side. These are the covers to chambers built into the structure of the bridge. <1>
During WWII, many of the bridges along this stretch of the River Cam were mined and these chambers would have been constructed to hold explosives for detonation. One photo of site. <2>
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Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL53