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| HER Number: | MCO62542 |
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| Name: | ST MAWES - World War Two gun emplacement |
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Summary
During World War Two, one anti-aircraft light machine gun was emplaced at the entrance to the 6-pdr twin battery position which was manned continuously by day and during all periods of air-raid alerts. These positions were often dug-in so some archaeological trace might be expected. Site not located.
Protected Status: None recorded
Other Statuses/Codes: none recorded
Monument Type(s):
Full description
During World War Two, one anti-aircraft light machine gun was emplaced at the entrance to the 6-pdr twin battery position which was manned continuously by day and during all periods of air-raid alerts. These positions were often dug-in so some archaeological trace might be expected. Site not located (1).
<1> Linzey, R, 2000, Fortress Falmouth. An conservation plan for the historic defences of Falmouth Haven Vol II (2000), site M32 (Cornwall Event Report). SCO1563.
Sources / Further Reading
| [1] | SCO1563 - Cornwall Event Report: Linzey, R. 2000. Fortress Falmouth. An conservation plan for the historic defences of Falmouth Haven Vol II (2000). site M32. |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- ECO455 - Fortress Falmouth
Related records
| 18708 | Part of: ST MAWES - C16 castle (Monument) |
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