Building record SMT 025 - Former World War Two Prisoner Of War Building at The Old Rectory, Somerton
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Summary
Former World War Two Prisoner Of War Building at The Old Rectory, Somerton
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 8113 5307 (6m by 18m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL85SW |
| Civil Parish | SOMERTON, BABERGH, SUFFOLK |
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
A Former World War Two Prisoner Of War accommodation hut is located near to the roadside at the Old Rectory, Somerton. The building retains its original concrete frame structure and plan form. The original corrugated asbestos roof has been replaced by zinc sheeting. German officers were billeted at the Old Rectory, as well as a number of Italian POWs who were also billeted in the parish (S1).
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF62154 Unpublished document: Selby, J.. 2022. Heritage Statement - Former POW Building, The Old Rectory, Upper Somerton, Somerton, Suffolk.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Mar 24 2025 2:33PM