NHER 52309 (Monument record) - A World War Two spigot mortar emplacement
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Summary
The site of a possible World War Two spigot mortar emplacement protecting Stoke Road bridge over the River Wensum at Trowse Newton is visible on aerial photographs. The structure consisted of a central spigot mortar defence set within an elongated pit and surrounded by an oblong embanked area.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG20NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BIXLEY, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
July 2010. Norfolk NMP.
The site of a possible World War Two spigot mortar emplacement protecting Stoke Road bridge over the River Wensum at Trowse Newton is visible on aerial photographs (S1-S2). The structure, which was centred on TG 2364 0600, consisted of a central spigot mortar defence set within an elongated pit and surrounded by an oblong embanked area.
S. Horlock (NMP), 05 July 2010.
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Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (0)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Feb 24 2025 5:46PM