Monument record COV 104 - World War II strongpoint, comprising pillbox(es), trenches, a weapons pit and minefield, all within barbed wire.
Please read our guidance about the use of Suffolk Historic Environment Record data.
Summary
World War II strongpoint, comprising pillbox(es), trenches, a weapons pit and minefield, all within barbed wire, visible south of Easton Wood in 1941. Since eroded away.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 52105 79966 (139m by 120m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM57NW |
| Civil Parish | COVEHITHE, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (6)
- PILLBOX (Second World War - 1941 AD? to 1945 AD?)
- TRENCH (Second World War - 1941 AD? to 1945 AD?)
- WEAPONS PIT (Second World War - 1941 AD? to 1945 AD?)
- BARBED WIRE OBSTRUCTION (Second World War - 1941 AD? to 1945 AD?)
- MINEFIELD (Second World War - 1941 AD? to 1945 AD?)
- FORTIFICATION (Second World War - 1941 AD? to 1945 AD?)
Full Description
A World War II strongpoint is visible in 1941 at TM 521799, south of Easton Wood. The site consists of possibly two pillboxes with associated trenches including a possible weapons pit, within barbed wire (doubled on the northeast side) (S1). 1945 photography shows that there was also a minefield on the east and south sides (S2). The strongpoint was one of a number around Easton Wood and was associated with a Coastal Artillery Battery but has since been eroded away.
Initially numbered as COV 029 during pilot survey of intertial area. Re-numbered Nov 2004
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Nov 10 2004 11:59AM