Monument record KSS 074 - World War II beach defences.
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Summary
World War II beach defences, visible from 1941 between Kessingland and Hundred River.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 53667 85070 (206m by 917m) (6 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM58NW |
| Civil Parish | KESSINGLAND, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
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Full Description
World War II beach defences, visible from 1941 on the beach between Kessingland and the Hundred River. The defences comprise at least one line of barbed wire (extending from TM 536855 to TM 537846) linking the strongpoints on the beach and backed up by a second line in places. A number of craters around TM 536853 may indicate that the area to the east of the wire is mined. (S1-2)
Initially numbered as KSS 034 during pilot survey of intertial area. Re-numbered Nov 2004
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Aug 7 2013 3:23PM