Monument record KIR 043 - World War II military site, possibly a searchlight battery.
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Summary
A military site of Second World War date, possibly a searchlight battery, is visible as a number of structures on aerial photographs to the north of Park Lane, Kirton parish.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 2787 4011 (168m by 190m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM24SE |
| Civil Parish | KIRTON, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Searchlight battery, no longer exists. S1
A searchlight battery of Second World War date is visible as a number of structures on aerial photographs, centred on circa TM27854009 in a field to the north of Park Lane, in Kirton village, Kirton parish. A 150mm searchlight is visible in the centre of a circular area of hardstanding, at TM27814012, linked by paths to buildings to the north-east and south east. These may be the associated power houses and accommodation. A possible pillbox or Light Anti-aircraft machine gun emplacement can be seen in the hedge line at TM27934013. (S2-S4)
Sources/Archives (4)
- <S1> SSF50082 Verbal communication: Personal communication. Kerr, A., pers comm. Colin Pendleton (SCCAS). 24/11/04.
- <S2> SSF50005 Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. RAF 106W/LA/1 4021-2 18-APR-1944.
- <S3> SSF50005 Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. RAF 106G/LA/27 3024 05-AUG-1944.
- <S4> SXS50099 Verbal communication: Roger JC Thomas. 2001. Roger JC Thomas. 28/11/2005.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Aug 7 2013 12:50PM