Second World War Spigot Mortar Emplacement, Hartford End Bridge (EHER 10555)
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Summary
50 yards E of Hartford End Bridge, on the S bank of the River Chelmer, stands a spigot mortar pedestal.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 6893 1743 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT WALTHAM, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
50 yards E of Hartford End Bridge, on the S bank of the River Chelmer, stands a spigot mortar pedestal. It measures 3'9" to the top of the stainless steel pintle. 40 yards away to the SW, in the same field, stands another pedestal of the same height. These were clearly sited to cover the northern approach to the bridge. Two photos of site. <1> <2>
Information from NRHE
Spigot mortar pedestal. Hartford End, N of Great Waltham. <3> <4>
Sources
- <1> SEX31461 Photograph: Nash, F.. 1996. WWII defences. two frames.
- <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: 1421972
- National Monuments Record: TL 61 NE 88