Monument record MLI80678 - Complex of Second World War structures, south of Hemswell Grange
Summary
Complex of Second World War structures, south of Hemswell Grange, including a possible searchlight battery and gun emplacement.
Type and Period (3)
- SEARCHLIGHT BATTERY (Second World War to Mid 20th Century - 1939 AD to 1950 AD)
- GUN EMPLACEMENT (Second World War to Mid 20th Century - 1939 AD to 1950 AD)
- GUARDHOUSE (Second World War to Mid 20th Century - 1939 AD to 1950 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
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A searchlight battery is reported to have been approximately in the centre of the field south of Harpswell Lane, opposite Hemswell Grange. It has been completely removed. In the south eastern corner of the same field were buildings, possibly for accomodation, and a range of other associated buildings are thought to have run along the southern edge of the field, which may have included a gun emplacement. The site of a gatehouse or guardroom is thought to be located in the south eastern corner of the field to the north. {1}
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SLI5788 Verbal Communication: Cole, C.. 2000. -.
Map
Location
Grid reference | Centred SK 908 905 (317m by 267m) |
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Civil Parish | HARPSWELL, WEST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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