Monument record BML 046 - Possible Second World War pillbox

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Summary

The site of a possible Second World War pillbox may be visible on aerial photographs. The structure has a roof in the 1940s and may either be a camouflaged type 22 pillbox (or similar) or may be a pavilion or recreational structure on the edge of Bromeswell Heath.

Location

Grid reference	Centred TM 3039 5019 (8m by 7m)
Map sheet	TM35SW
Civil Parish	BROMESWELL, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK

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PILLBOX? (Undated)

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August 2015. Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Beauty National Mapping Programme.
The site of a possible Second World War pillbox may be visible on aerial photographs (S1-S2). The structure has a roof in the 1940s and may either be a camouflaged type 22 pillbox (or similar) or may be a pavilion or recreational structure on the edge of Bromeswell Heath. Recent photography (S2) suggests a structure is still present at this location.
S. Horlock (Norfolk Historic Environment Service), 28th August 2015.

Sources/Archives (2)

<S1> SSF55745 Vertical Aerial Photograph: Vertical aerial photograph. RAF/58/76 V 5147-5148 27-JUL-1948 (EHA Original Print).
<S2> SSF55745 Vertical Aerial Photograph: Vertical aerial photograph. EARTH.GOOGLE.COM XX-XXX-2007 ACCESSED 18-AUG-2013 (Digital).

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Event - Interpretation: TM35SW. Mapping Block 2: Bromeswell to Rendlesham. NMP National Mapping Programme Project for Suffolk Coast and Heaths AONB (Ref: English Heritage Project No. 7085) (ESF23195)

Record last edited

Feb 26 2016 4:04PM