Monument record MLI23561 - Gun Emplacement, East Bank Farm, Sutton Bridge
Summary
Spigot mortar emplacement of the Second World War Coastal Crust, at East Bank Farm, Sutton Bridge.
Type and Period (1)
- SPIGOT MORTAR EMPLACEMENT (Second World War to 21st Century - 1941 AD to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Spigot mortar emplacement of the Second World War Coastal Crust, at East Bank Farm. The mortar was used in a prepared position consisting of a concrete cylinder, set within a pit measuring about 7ft across. Incorporated in the cylinder was a steel pintle, upon which the mortar sat and could be rotated. The mortar was designed to fire a 14lb bomb in both flat and arcing trajectories. This particular emplacement was likely sited here to target craft coming up the adjacent River Nene. {1}{2}{3}
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SLI16825 Unpublished Document: Dr Mike Osborne. 1999. Defence of Britain Notes. -.
- <2> SLI4545 Unpublished Document: Dr Mike Osborne. 1999. Defence of Britain Gazetteer. p.5.
- <3> SLI14623 Digital Archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Archive. 5218.
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Location
| Grid reference | TF 4859 2199 (point) Estimated from Sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SUTTON BRIDGE, SOUTH HOLLAND, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
May 31 2023 2:31PM
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