Monument record COV 054 - World War II strongpoint, visible from 1940 southeast of Covehithe.
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Summary
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 52859 81611 (100m by 106m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM58SW |
| Civil Parish | COVEHITHE, 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?)
- TRENCH (Second World War - 1940 AD? to 1945 AD?)
- BARBED WIRE OBSTRUCTION (Second World War - 1940 AD? to 1945 AD?)
- TANK TRAP (Second World War - 1940 AD? to 1945 AD?)
- BEACH DEFENCE (Second World War - 1940 AD? to 1945 AD?)
Full Description
A World War II strongpoint is visible from 1940 at TM 52858161, southeast of Covehithe. The strongpoint is placed to control a gully leading from the cliff top to the beach and in 1940 comprises a pillbox within a barbed wire circuit, which has north-facing access and is visible extending down onto the beach and encompassing a line of anti tank cubes across the mouth of the gully (S1). By 1941, the defences include a trench system and a possible weapons pit. The barbed wire on the north side has also been moved southwards to allow a Coastal Artillery searchlight to be built for the Battery at Covehithe (S2). The site has since been eroded away
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Oct 21 2004 4:56PM