Monument record LWT 252 - World War Two huts and camouflaged buildings
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Summary
The site of an area of World War Two huts, potentially nissen huts, and camouflaged buildings are visible on aerial photographs near the slipways and quayside alongside Lake Lothing. Although the camouflaged buildings may be industrial or associated with the workings of the port and shipping, it is possible that they be serving a military or naval function.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 5268 9307 (271m by 201m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM59SW |
| Civil Parish | LOWESTOFT, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
February 2014. Lothingland, Lowestoft and North Suffolk Coast and Heaths National Mapping Programme.
The site of an area of World War Two huts, potentially nissen huts, and camouflaged buildings are visible on aerial photographs near the slipways and quayside alongside Lake Lothing (S1). Although the camouflaged buildings may be industrial or associated with the workings of the port and shipping, it is possible that they be serving a military or naval function.
S. Horlock (Norfolk Historic Environment Service), 20th February 2014.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSX55025 Vertical Aerial Photograph: Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF/106G/UK/801 RVp5 6306-3607 13-SEP-1945 (EHA).
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Sep 26 2014 1:49PM