Monument record SUE 009 - Military strongpoint of World War II date, including trench systems and barbed wire belts. (PMed)
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Summary
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 438 543 (954m by 718m) Centred on |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM45SW |
| Civil Parish | SUDBOURNE, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (4)
- FORTIFICATION (Early 20th century to Second World War - 1901 AD to 1945 AD)
- TRENCH (Early 20th century to Second World War - 1901 AD to 1945 AD)
- BARBED WIRE OBSTRUCTION (Early 20th century to Second World War - 1901 AD to 1945 AD)
- BOMB CRATER (Early 20th century to Second World War - 1901 AD to 1945 AD)
Full Description
Indeterminate cropmarks across the site. Possibly something linear extending across from SUE 008 (S1).
Also Preh, IA, Rom & Med.
The cropmarks are of military works of World War II date, visible on 1943 (S2) and 1945 (S3) photography. The features comprise a strongpoint with two trench systems (and associated bunkers ?) and a number of small sections of trench and associated features, within a number of belts of barbed wire, all located around TM 438543. A number of craters are also visible across the site. The south side of the Alde estuary was used for armoured vehicle training during World War II and it is unclear if these features were constructed for that purpose or for invasion defence.
Sources/Archives (4)
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (4)
- Related to: Ferry Farm Sudbourne, (Prehistoric) (Monument) (SUE 009)
- Related to: Sherd of flint gritted (?IA) pottery. (IA) (Monument) (SUE 009)
- Related to: Thin scatter of Med pottery on OS field 3100, found during fieldwalking survey. (Med) (Monument) (SUE 009)
- Related to: Thin scatter of Rom pottery on OS field 3100 found during fieldwalking survey. (Rom) (Monument) (SUE 009)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jan 15 2013 4:36PM