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 |
Map
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.
anti tank ditch visible on google earth 1945 imagery (S4).
Sources/Archives (4)
- <S1> SSF50005 Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. 2BC/BR173 Cam VA Frames 1-2.
- <S2> SSF50005 Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. 2BC/BR173 Cam VJ Frames 1-2.
- <S3> SSF50005 Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. 540/705 Frames 5307-5312.
- <S4> SSF61605 Machine readable data file: Thompson, S. 2020. Pillbox Study Group, unrecorded defence sites for inclusion in the HER.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Nov 16 2023 3:44PM