Monument record COV 066 - World War II strongpoint, visible from 1940.
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Summary
World War II strongpoint, visible from 1940 on the south side of Benacre Broad. Much of the site has since been eroded away.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 53073 82596 (270m by 173m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM58SW |
| Civil Parish | COVEHITHE, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
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Type and Period (4)
Full Description
A World War II strongpoint is visible from 1940 at TM 530825, south of Benacre Broad. The site is initially visible as a pillbox within a barbed wire circuit (at TM 53178263) (S1) but in 1943 it is possible to see two sections of trench within a possible barbed wire line within Long Covert, immediately to the west (S2). The pillbox and at least one of the trenches 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