Monument record SNP 069 - World War II military training obstacles, visible as eathworks on Snape Warren.

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Summary

World War II military training obstacles, visible as eathworks on Snape Warren.

Location

Grid reference Centred TM 40872 57955 (43m by 65m)
Map sheet TM45NW
Civil Parish SNAPE, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK

Map

Type and Period (3)

Full Description

Two World War II trenches, probably for training purposes, visible as earthworks on Snape Warren, east of New England Farm (at TM 40875795) (S1). The features are not visible in 1943 (S2) and appear to have been used as obstacles for vehicles (the area was used for armoured vehicle training during the war.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <S1> Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. 106G/UK/717 Frames 4168-4169.
  • <S2> Photograph: USAAF. USAAF Air Photograph. US/7PH/GP/LOC132 Frames 5054-5055.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Oct 21 2004 4:56PM

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