Monument record TUN 036 - Second World War military training and defences
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Summary
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 3774 5493 (795m by 946m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM35SE |
| Civil Parish | TUNSTALL, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (6)
- MILITARY TRAINING SITE (Second World War - 1939 AD to 1945 AD)
- WEAPONS PIT (Second World War - 1939 AD to 1945 AD)
- BLAST SHELTER? (Second World War - 1939 AD to 1945 AD)
- SLIT TRENCH (Second World War - 1939 AD to 1945 AD)
- BUNKER? (Second World War - 1939 AD to 1945 AD)
- PRACTICE TRENCH (Second World War - 1939 AD to 1945 AD)
Full Description
November 2015. Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Beauty National Mapping Programme.
An area of Second World War military training is visible on aerial photographs (S1-S3) on Tunstall Common, which falls within the Orford Battle Training Area (ORF 137). The main component of the site is a sunken/underground structure, only the entrance to which and some earthen surround or blast walls, are visible on the aerial photographs. The structure is surrounded by an oval–shaped track, possibly relating to tank training. The remained of the site consists of dispersed weapons pits and short trenches a perimeter track.
S. Horlock (Norfolk Historic Environment Service), 25th November 2015.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <S1> SSF55745 Vertical Aerial Photograph: Vertical aerial photograph. US/7PH/GP/LOC132 V 5057-5059 30-DEC-1943 (EHA Laser Copy).
- <S2> SSF55745 Vertical Aerial Photograph: Vertical aerial photograph. RAF/106G/UK/832 RS 4147-4149 23-SEP-1945 (EHA Original Print).
- <S3> SSF55745 Vertical Aerial Photograph: Vertical aerial photograph. RAF/106G/UK/1636 RP 3012-3013 09-JUL-1946 (EHA Original Print).
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Feb 19 2016 12:07PM