Monument record IKN 118 - Site of Second World War tank training
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Summary
Earthworks and structures relating to Second World War tank training are visible on aerial photographs. They form part of an extensive military training area (SUE 133), which itself forms part of Orford Battle Training Area (ORF 137). Most of the earthworks appear to have been levelled and the structures destroyed, but a section of anti-tank ditch still survives.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 4064 5365 (981m by 594m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM45SW |
| Civil Parish | IKEN, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
| Civil Parish | SUDBOURNE, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
December 2015. Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty National Mapping Programme.
Earthworks structures relating to Second World War tank training are visible on aerial photographs (S1). They form part of an extensive military training area (SUE 133), which itself forms part of Orford Battle Training Area (ORF 137). Most of the earthworks appear to have been levelled and the structures destroyed, but a section of anti-tank ditch still survives, between TM 4974 5393 and TM 4052 5344.
S. Tremlett (Norfolk Historic Environment Service), 8th December 2015.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <S1> SSF55745 Vertical Aerial Photograph: Vertical aerial photograph. US/7PH/GP/LOC132 V 5042-5043 30-DEC-1943 (EHA Laser Copy).
- <S2> SSF55745 Vertical Aerial Photograph: Vertical aerial photograph. RAF/106G/UK/832 RP 3178-3179 23-SEP-1945 (EHA Original Print).
- <S3> SSF55745 Vertical Aerial Photograph: Vertical aerial photograph. RAF/106G/UK/1673 RP 3210-3211 28-JUL-1946 (EHA Original Print).
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Mar 11 2016 9:34AM