Monument record IKN 060 - Numerous World War II slit trenches.
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Summary
Numerous World War II slit trenches along the top of a slope.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 40363 55538 (338m by 121m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM45NW |
| Civil Parish | IKEN, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
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Full Description
Numerous World War II slit trenches visible as c.3mx1m pits along the top of a north-facing slope on Iken Heath. The area was used intensively for armoured vehicle training during World War II but was arable by 1972 when the trenches were no longer visible.(S1-2)
Initially numbered as IKN 015 during pilot survey of intertial area. Re-numbered Nov 2004
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Aug 6 2013 2:12PM