Monument record LWT 061 - World War II minefield.
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Summary
Minefield c650m long, situated on Gunton Denes
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 54822 95954 (183m by 643m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM59NW |
| Civil Parish | LOWESTOFT, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A minefield c650m can be seen on Gunton Denes on 1941 aerial photographs (S1,S2). It does not appear on photographs which date to 1940. It is still visible as a feature in photographs of 1944 (S3) and 1945 (S4). This feature would have been a component of the coastal defences of this area in World War II.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <S1> SSF50005 Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. S/423 H13 1416 Frms77-79 20-Aug-1941.
- <S2> SSF50005 Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. 2H/BR165 FrmsA10-A11 24-Dec-1941.
- <S3> SSF50005 Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. 106G/LA27 Frm4083 5-Aug-1944.
- <S4> SSF50005 Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. 106G/UK761 Frms6014-6017 2-Sep-1945.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Aug 19 2013 9:23AM