Monument record IPS 680 - World War II spigot mortar position, Hadleigh Road, Ipswich.
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Summary
Spigot mortar position on embankment of railway line. Plinth and mounting survive. No remains of pit or ammunition lockers. Guarding bridge, approach road from Hintlesham (to the SW) and South Ipswich. [DW1].
Location
| Grid reference | TM 1442 4463 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM14SW |
| Civil Parish | IPSWICH, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK |
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Full Description
At edge of railway cutting (N side), near bridge carrying A1071 over railway, WNW of Ipswich city centre. Spigot mortar position on embankment of railway line. Plinth and mounting survive. No remains of pit or ammunition lockers. Guarding bridge, approach road from Hintlesham (to the SW) and South Ipswich (S1).
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF54450 Digital archive: Defence of Britain Project archive. UORN: S0006117.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Nov 30 2016 3:07PM