Monument record COV 064 - World War II anti tank cubes visible in 1940 extending along the beach northeast of Covehithe.
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Summary
World War II anti tank cubes visible in 1940 extending along the beach northeast of Covehithe. Since eroded away.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 53186 82464 (126m by 417m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM58SW |
| Civil Parish | COVEHITHE, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
A line of World War II anti tank cubes is visible in 1940 extending along the beach northeast of Covehithe, from TM 53128225 to TM 53248267 (part of a line extending up to Kessingland and designed to prevent movement off of the beaches inland in the event of an invasion) (S1-2). The line has since been eroded away.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Oct 21 2004 4:56PM