Monument record EBV 046 - World War II strongpoint and obstructed beach.
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Summary
World War II strongpoint and obstructed beach, now eroded away.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 51657 78518 (159m by 153m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM57NW |
| Civil Parish | EASTON BAVENTS, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
| Civil Parish | REYDON, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (6)
- FORTIFICATION (Second World War - 1940 AD to 1945 AD)
- PILLBOX (Second World War - 1940 AD to 1945 AD)
- BARBED WIRE OBSTRUCTION (Second World War - 1940 AD to 1945 AD)
- BEACH DEFENCE (Second World War - 1940 AD to 1945 AD)
- TANK TRAP (Second World War - 1940 AD to 1945 AD)
- TRENCH (Second World War - 1940 AD to 1945 AD)
Full Description
A World War II strongpoint covering a obstructed beach was visible at TM 516785. The strongpoint (started in 1940) comprises a probable pillbox at TM 51697852, with associated trenches, within barbed wire and overlooking a line of tank cubes extending northeast to TM 517786, blocking a gap in the cliffs at this point (S1-2). The features have susequently been eroded away.
Initially numbered as EBV 017 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
Jan 10 2020 2:22PM