Monument record HLY 050 - World War II strongpoint.
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Summary
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 37160 44041 (136m by 213m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM34SE |
| Civil Parish | HOLLESLEY, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
A World War II strongpoint is visible on photographs taken in 1940, positioned at a strategic point on the bend in Barthorp's Creek, overlooking the access route to the nearby sluice (HLY 051). It is formed by a barbed wire belt on one side and the existing sea defences on the other side. (S1) By Oct 1941 a hexagonal pillbox is clearly visible sited on the corner of the existing sea bank at TM37164398 and two stretches of barbed wire can be seen obstructing the channel adjacent to the strongpoint. (S2) By Jan 1942 a line of beach scaffolding (HLY 042) is running through the middle of the strongpoint. (S3) By Oct 1945 the beach scaffolding and barbed wire have been removed but the pillbox remains as late as 1953. (S4)
Sources/Archives (4)
- <S1> SSF50005 Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. 2/BR11/10 fr B26, 22 Jul 1940.
- <S2> SSF50005 Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. 5656 fr 52, 06 Oct 1941.
- <S3> SSF50005 Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. BR289/A2 fr A23, 07 Jan 1942.
- <S4> SSF50005 Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. 58/1007 fr 0050, 04 Feb 1953.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jul 30 2013 12:06PM