Site of Second World War spigot mortar emplacement, east of Full Bridge (EHER 10651)
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Summary
Now destroyed. The site of a spigot mortar emplacement to the east of Full Bridge which can be seen in an aerial photograph from 1946 but which was no longer extant in 1996.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 8509 0733 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | MALDON, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
1996. World War Two Defences in Maldon survey: site visit and desktop research.
Contemporary records state, 'Spigot Mortar Emplacement. Imm. E of Full Bridge on S bank of River Chelmer. Map ref. 108/297258' (Mil.Ed.). <1>
This emplacement can be seen a few yards from the river bank, on an aerial photograph taken by the RAF in 1946. <2>
No sign of it could be found at the time of the site visit. <3>
Sources
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL80