Monument record COV 037 - World War II strongpoint.

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Summary

World War II strongpoint, visible southeast of Porter's Farm.

Location

Grid reference	Centred TM 51740 80843 (137m by 159m)
Map sheet	TM58SW
Civil Parish	COVEHITHE, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK

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Type and Period (4)

FORTIFICATION (Second World War - 1941 AD? to 1945 AD?)
PILLBOX (Second World War - 1941 AD? to 1945 AD?)
TRENCH (Second World War - 1941 AD? to 1945 AD?)
BARBED WIRE OBSTRUCTION (Second World War - 1941 AD? to 1945 AD?)

Full Description

A World War II strongpoint, visible in 1941 at TM 51748084, southeast of Porter's Farm. The strongpoint comprises at least two possible pillboxes with an associated trench system, within a barbed wire circuit. (S1)

Sources/Archives (1)

<S1> SSF50005 Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. 2BC/BR173 Cam. VB Frames 3-4.

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Protected Status/Designation

None recorded

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Related Events/Activities (2)

Event - Interpretation: Norfolk/Suffolk Rapid Coastal Assessment Project NMP (EXS18032)
Event - Interpretation: 'Sensitivity to Access' assessment for Natural England Coastal Access project, February 2016. (ESF23524)

Record last edited

Sep 25 2014 3:06PM