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| HER Number: | MCO62544 |
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| Name: | ST MAWES - World War Two gun emplacement |
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Summary
On 1 December 1943 a 40mm Bofors light anti-aircraft gun on a Mk IV 40mm anti aircraft mounting was installed close to the 6-pdr twin QF battery. 342 rounds of anti aircraft ammunition were stored in the magazine servicing the 6-pdr gun. The equipment was removed at the end of the last war. The gun is unlikely to have left any archaeological trace.
Protected Status: None recorded
Other Statuses/Codes: none recorded
Monument Type(s):
Full description
On 1 December 1943 a 40mm Bofors light anti-aircraft gun on a Mk IV 40mm anti aircraft mounting was installed close to the 6-pdr twin QF battery. 342 rounds of anti aircraft ammunition were stored in the magazine servicing the 6-pdr gun. The equipment was removed at the end of the last war. The gun is unlikely to have left any archaeological trace (1).
<1> Linzey, R, 2000, Fortress Falmouth. An conservation plan for the historic defences of Falmouth Haven Vol II (2000), site W34 (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 W34. |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- ECO455 - Fortress Falmouth
Related records
| 18708 | Part of: ST MAWES - C16 castle (Monument) |
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