Monument record KSS 039 - WWII beach defence scaffolding.
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Summary
WWII beach defence scaffolding visible along the beach of Kessingland parish
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 53706 87102 (122m by 2204m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM58NW |
| Civil Parish | KESSINGLAND, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A stretch of beach defence scaffolding over 2km long is visible along the beach in Kessingland parish from 1941 (S1). This was part of a wider system of coastal defence during World War II, aimed at eliminating the chance of a seaborne invasion. In this area, there was defence scaffolding along much of the coastline.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF50005 Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. 2H/BR165 FrmsA35-A39 24-Dec-1941.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Aug 7 2013 3:08PM