Monument record LWT 254 - Site of World War Two road blocks, gun emplacement and an air raid shelter
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Summary
A group of World War Two roadblocks, a possible defensive structure and an earthen-covered public air raid shelter are visible on aerial photographs. A possible polygonal structure, such as a gun emplacement may, be visible at TM 5422 9407. Although it cannot be seen clearly enough on the aerial photographs to interpret it confidently.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 5419 9402 (214m by 144m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM59SW |
| Civil Parish | LOWESTOFT, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
March 2014. Lothingland, Lowestoft and North Suffolk Coast and Heaths National Mapping Programme.
A group of World War Two roadblocks, a possible defensive structure and an earthen-covered public air raid shelter are visible on aerial photographs (S1). A possible polygonal structure, such as a gun emplacement may, be visible at TM 5422 9407. Although it cannot be seen clearly enough on the aerial photographs to interpret it confidently.
S. Horlock (Norfolk Historic Environment Service), 20th March 2014.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <S1> SSX55025 Vertical Aerial Photograph: Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF/106G/LA/34 RP 3018-3019 15-AUG-1944 (EHA).
- <S2> SSX55025 Vertical Aerial Photograph: Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF/106G/UK/761 RV 6150-6151 02-SEP-1945 (EHA).
- <S3> SSX55025 Vertical Aerial Photograph: Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF/106G/UK/761 RV 6190-6191 02-SEP-1945 (EHA).
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Sep 26 2014 1:52PM