Monument record BAW 305 - Anchors for WW2 beach scaffolding
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Summary
A c.550m stretch of steel uprights are possible anchors for WW2 beach scaffolding
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 3520 3921 (189m by 237m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM33NE |
| Civil Parish | BAWDSEY, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
2014: A survey of WW2 heritage at risk on the Suffolk coast identified a c.550m stretch of steel uprights each centrally set into a concrete block with a steel rod set in each corner. The line runs at an angle to the existing beach starting relatively high up the beach at the southern end and moving progressively down the beach before ending just below the low water mark near pillbox BAW 086. Some are in situ and some are now on their side. These are intepreted as possible anchors for WW2 beach scaffolding or they could be uprights for barbed wire obstructions. (S1).
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF62552 Unpublished document: Sommers., M.. 2015. World War II Uncovered: Sample survey of WWII heritage at risk along the Suffolk coast.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Nov 5 2025 12:14PM