Monument record SNP 070 - World War II emplacement, visible as an earthwork on Snape Warren.

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Summary

World War II emplacement, visible as an earthwork on Snape Warren.

Location

Grid reference Centred TM 40258 58303 (9m by 9m)
Map sheet TM45NW
Civil Parish SNAPE, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK

Map

Type and Period (2)

Full Description

A world War II emplacement is visible as an earthwork on Snape Warren, northwest of New England Farm (at TM 40255830) (S1). The feature , which is not apparent in 1943 (S2) comprises a central pit with an apparent surrounding ditch (with entry from the south), the exact function is not apparent but the area was used for armoured vehicle training during the war.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <S1> Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. 106G/UK/717 Frames 3170-3171.
  • <S2> Photograph: USAAF. USAAF Air Photograph. US/7PH/GP/LOC132 Frames 5054-5055.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Oct 21 2004 4:56PM

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