Monument record ADT 048 - Buckanay Farm

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Summary

World War II barbed wire obstructions forming a strongpoint, Alderton

Location

Grid reference Centred TM 35762 42225 (528m by 368m)
Map sheet TM34SE
Civil Parish ALDERTON, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK

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Type and Period (2)

Full Description

A network of World War II barbed wire obstructions running around Buckanay Farm are visible by August 1941. The barbed wire forms a strongpoint focused on the farm. Some of the buildings on the farm may be related to military activity. (S1) (S2)
The barbed wire has been removed by October 1945.
See ADT 052 for another possible strongpoint nearby.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <S1> Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. S423 4 20-AUG-1941.
  • <S2> Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. BR289/A2 A27 07-JAN-1942.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Oct 21 2004 4:56PM

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