Monument record EKE 033 - World War Two rifle range
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Summary
A Rifle range in use during World War Two is visible on aerial photographs to the west of Rendlesham Forest. It is visible within an area of possible practice trenches and further World War Two activity (SHER EKE 034) including at least one possible related structure. The Rifle Range is depicted on modern Ordnance Survey 1:10000 mapping but it has decreased in size from its extent in 1945.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 3185 4987 (764m by 207m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM34NW |
| Civil Parish | EYKE, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
June 2015. Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty National Mapping Programme.
A Rifle range in use during World War Two is visible on aerial photographs (S1)-(S3) to the west of Rendlesham Forest. It is visible within an area of possible practice trenches and further World War Two activity (SHER EKE 034) including at least one possible related structure. The Rifle Range is depicted on modern Ordnance Survey 1:10000 mapping but it has decreased in size from its extent in 1945.
E. Ford (Norfolk Historic Environment Service), 18th June 2015.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <S1> SSF55745 Vertical Aerial Photograph: Vertical aerial photograph. RAF/106G/UK/759 FS 2051-2052 02-SEP-1945 (EHA Original Print).
- <S2> SSF55745 Vertical Aerial Photograph: Vertical aerial photograph. RAF/106G/UK/832 RP 3112-3113 23-SEP-1945 (EHA Original Print).
- <S3> SSF55746 Oblique Aerial Photograph: Oblique aerial photograph. CUCAP AFM 12-17 15-JUN-1962 (Print).
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Dec 10 2015 4:54PM