Monument record COV 052 - World War II anti tank ditch from Covehithe Broad north to Long Covert.

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Summary

World War II anti tank ditch from Covehithe Broad north to Long Covert, now mostly eroded away.

Location

Grid reference Centred TM 52769 81848 (719m by 1332m) (Centred on)
Map sheet TM58SW
Civil Parish COVEHITHE, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

A World War II anti tank ditch is visible as an earthwork in 1941 (it is being excavated in June 1941), extending from Covehithe Broad to Long Covert (on the south edge of Benacre Broad). An apparent weapons pit is visible covering a crossing at TM 52818231 (S1-2). The ditch was levelled by 1952 (S3) and most has since been eroded away.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <S1> Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. 2BC/BR173 Cam VA Frames 1-2.
  • <S2> Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. 2BC/BR173 Cam VJ Frames 1-2.
  • <S3> Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. 540/705 Frames 5307-5312.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (2)

Record last edited

Sep 28 2012 5:55PM

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