Monument record OUL 017 - Site of World War Two type 22 pillbox, gun emplacement and trenches
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Summary
The site of World War Two type 22 pillbox, gun emplacement and trenches are visible on aerial photographs. These features formed part of the wider system of defences recorded under LWT 045. The pillbox survives as late as 2006.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 5253 9503 (34m by 32m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM59NW |
| Civil Parish | OULTON, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
May 2014. Lothingland, Lowestoft and North Suffolk Coast and Heaths National Mapping Programme.
The site of World War Two type 22 pillbox, gun emplacement and trenches are visible on aerial photographs (S1-S3). These features formed part of the wider system of defences recorded under LWT 045. The pillbox survives as late as 2006 (S3).
S. Horlock (Norfolk Historic Environment Service), 20th May 2014.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <S1> SSX55025 Vertical Aerial Photograph: Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF/106G/UK/930 RP3117-3119 16-OCT-1945 (EHA).
- <S2> SSX55025 Vertical Aerial Photograph: Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF/106G/UK/801 RVp5 6299-6300 13-SEP-1945 (EHA).
- <S3> SSX55025 Vertical Aerial Photograph: Vertical Aerial Photograph. EARTH.GOOGLE.COM 02-JUL-2006 ACCESSED 28-MAR-2014.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Sep 26 2014 6:34PM