Monument record BLG 032 - WWII pillbox

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Summary

Evidence for a WWII pillbox at a road junction

Location

Grid reference Centred TM 1194 5047 (13m by 12m)
Map sheet TM15SW
Civil Parish GREAT BLAKENHAM, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK

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Full Description

Evidence for a WWII pillbox at the junction of Bramford Road and Gipping Road. The pillbox is clearly visible on 1944 and 1948 RAF photography, but had been destroyed during the 1960's when the surrounding area was redeveloped. Helen Saunders (Essex County Council), March 2014. (S1-S2)

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <S1> Vertical Aerial Photograph: Vertical Aerial Photography. RAF/106G/LA27/3010-3011, 5-Aug-44, (EHA).
  • <S2> Vertical Aerial Photograph: Vertical Aerial Photography. RAF/58/115/5047-5048, 30-Aug-80, (EHA).

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Jul 26 2016 12:16PM

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