Monument record 15944/2 - Spigot Mortar Emplacement at Latchford
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Summary
A spigot mortar base uncovered during the creation of a new path between the Knutsford Road Swing Bridge and Latchford High Level Bridge. Spigot mortars are an anti-tank or anti-personnel weapon dating from the Second World War. The mounting is typically a drum of concrete with a domed top. The top has a metal pin for mounting the mortar on.
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Full Description
<1> Various, Written Communication to the HER, 5/5/2022 (Written Communication). SCH3756.
Reported to the HER in 2022. A spigot mortar base uncovered during the creation of a new path between the Knutsford Road Swing Bridge and Latchford High Level Bridge. Not fully enlosed in concrete.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SCH3756 Written Communication: Various. Written Communication to the HER. 5/5/2022. [Mapped feature: #59813 ]
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 6278 8699 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ68NW |
| Civil Parish | WARRINGTON, WARRINGTON |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | LATCHFORD, GRAPENHALL, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 4 2025 11:57AM