| Name: | Cudmore Grove - see individual associated records |
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| SMR Number: | 2220 |
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| Type of record: | Monument |
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| Grid Reference: | TM 066 144 |
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| Map Sheet: | TM01SE |
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| Parish: | EAST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Summary
Second World War defences. See 10028, 10029, 10030, 10031 and 10032.
Full description
Second World War defences, largely demolished in 1975 to improve the amenities of the country park. Rapid coastal erosion prevented the proposed retention of the emplacements. <1> <2> <3>
The disappearance of these structures is certain; recent study by specialist in this field is welcome so that preservation by record is assured. <4>
<1> unknown, 1960 0nwards, SMR form unknown (DESC TEXT). SEX4.
<2> unknown, 1977, TM 0614-4-160, TM 061- 4-2-153, 182 (AP). SEX7765.
<3> unknown, 1975, TM01-080, 12 frames (Photograph). SEX7766.
<4> Gibson, Sarah, 1994, Country Parks Archaeological Survey of Cudmore Grove (DESC TEXT). SEX61233.
<5> unknown, unknown, Foreshore cudmore grove (Photograph). SEX66729.
Monument Types
- BATTERY (WWII, Modern - 1939 AD to 1945 AD)
- PILLBOX (WWII, Modern - 1939 AD to 1945 AD)
Sources and further reading
| <1> | DESC TEXT: unknown. 1960 0nwards. SMR form unknown. |
| <2> | AP: unknown. 1977. TM 0614-4-160, TM 061- 4-2-153, 182. |
| <3> | Photograph: unknown. 1975. TM01-080. 12 frames. |
| <4> | DESC TEXT: Gibson, Sarah. 1994. Country Parks Archaeological Survey of Cudmore Grove. |
| <5> | Photograph: unknown. unknown. Foreshore cudmore grove. Colour print. |
Related records
| 10030 | Related to: 4.7-inch Gun Emplacement at Cudmore Grove Country Park (Monument) |
| 10031 | Related to: 4.7-inch Gun Emplacement at Cudmore Grove Country Park (Monument) |
| 10029 | Related to: Battery Observation Post at Cudmore Grove Country Park (Monument) |
| 10032 | Related to: Pillbox (destroyed) at Cudmore Grove Country Park (Monument) |
| 10028 | Related to: Searchlight emplacement at Cudmore Grove Country Park (Monument) |
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