Site of Second World War spigot mortar, field east of Rigdens, Kirby Road (EHER 10603)

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Summary

Site of Second World War spigot mortar, now destroyed. The contemporary records states that this is the site of a spigot mortar position.

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Grid reference	Centred TM 2422 2183 (67m by 80m)
Civil Parish	FRINTON AND WALTON, TENDRING, ESSEX

Type and Period

SPIGOT MORTAR EMPLACEMENT (WWII, Second World War - 1939 AD to 1945 AD)

Description

Site of Second World War spigot mortar, now destroyed. Contemporary records state, "Spigot mortar position. S.W. corner of O.S. No.144, Field E. of Rigdens, Kirby Road. Map ref. 690398" (Mil.Ed.). <1> Rigdens Cottage stands on the west corner of Kirby Road and Rigden's Lane. This spigot mortar position probably stood in the corner of the field on the other side of the lane, now built over.

Sources

<1> SEX31436 LIST: Essex County Council. 1968. War Time Contraventions. Walton.

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Old SMR Number: TM22

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