Monument record GSE 059 - Section of World War II barbed wire obstruction.
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Summary
A section of barbed wire obstruction on Pakefield Cliffs of WWII date
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 53618 88556 (83m by 172m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM58NW |
| Civil Parish | GISLEHAM, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
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Full Description
A section of barbed wire obstruction can be seen running for c 170m along Pakefield Cliffs in 1941 aerial photographs (S1). It is adjoined by other lengths of barbed wire, forming a rectilinear 'enclosure'. It does not appear to be enclosing anything in particular, and may be another component of the features defending 'Crazy Mary's Hole', a natural breach in the cliffs where access inland from the beach is easier. The barbed wire is still visible on an aerial phtotgraph from 1944 (S2).
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- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jul 30 2013 8:11AM