Second World War Spigot Mortar Emplacement, Hartford End Bridge (EHER 10554)
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Summary
40 yards SE of Hartford End Bridge, just inside a grassy field, stands a spigot mortar pedestal.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 6889 1742 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT WALTHAM, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
40 yards SE of Hartford End Bridge, just inside a grassy field, stands a spigot mortar pedestal. It measures 3'9" to the top of the stainless steel pintle. 40 yards away to the NE, in the same field, stands another pedestal of the same height. These were clearly sited to cover the northern approach to the bridge. One photo of site. <1> <2>
Information from NRHE
The site of a Second World War spigot mortar pedestal at Hartford End, north of Great Waltham. <3> <4>
Sources
- <1> SEX31461 Photograph: Nash, F.. 1996. WWII defences. one frame.
- <2> SEX70625 Report: Nash, F.. 2008. Survey of World War Defences in the Borough Chelmsford: Volume One.
- <3> SEX75761 Field Survey Report: Council for British Archaeology. 1995-2002. The Defence of Britain Project.
- <4> SEX75778 Collection: Various. Various. Historic England Archive. DEB01.
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL61
- NRHE identifier: 1421973
- National Monuments Record: TL 61 NE 87