NHER 32527 (Structure record) - World War Two spigot mortar emplacement
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Summary
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG14SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | UPPER SHERINGHAM, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
Common 1940 spigot mortar gun emplacement in undergrowth at edge of Oak Wood.
See (S1) in file.
D. Walker (NLA), July 1996.
11 May 1997.
Location confirmed, visible beside footpath. The steel pintle is at ground level, presumably with an infilled pit behind.
D. Gurney (NLA), 12 May 1997.
March 2002.
No change.
E. Rose (NLA), 2 April 2002.
June 2003. Norfolk NMP.
Structure not visible on any available aerial photographs, therefore not mapped as part of NMP project. See NHER 38264 for further details of World War Two military activity within Oak Woods.
S. Massey (NMP), 24 June 2003.
January 2007. Earthwork Rapid Identification Survey.
Spigot mortar emplacement noted (Oak Wood Site 3).
See report (S2).
P. Watkins (HES), 19 March 2015.
March 2025. Walkover Survey.
Survey undertaken by members of the public [2].
Spigot mortar pedestal spotted during the survey. See (S3) for further details.
A. Henderson (HES), 18 March 2025.
Associated Sources (4)
- --- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
- <S1> SNF57927 Recording Form: [various]. Norfolk Defensive Structures Survey Recording Form. Norfolk Defensive Structures Survey.
- <S2> SNF70076 Unpublished Contractor Report: Cushion, B. 2008. Sheringham Park. Ancient Woodland Archaeological Earthwork Rapid Identification Survey. Brian Cushion Archaeological & Cartographical Surveyor.
- <S3> SNF102949 Unpublished Report: Kolonko-Weet, C. and Smith, S. 2025. Weybourne and Cley WW2 Defences Walkover Survey. Field Observation Report.
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Record last edited
Mar 18 2025 1:53PM