Monument record KSS 050 - World War II military strongpoint, possibly a bombing decoy site.
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Summary
Military strongpoint, possibly a bombing decoy site, c 200m north-east of Laurel Farm
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 53080 87560 (138m by 128m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM58NW |
| Civil Parish | KESSINGLAND, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
A pair of trenches within a barbed wire enclosure can be seen on aerial photographs from 1941 (S1) and 1944 (S2). Thee trenches may have been used for practice or as part of a military stronghold, but alternatively the site may have been used as a bombing decoy, to draw the enemy fire away from residential areas.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Aug 7 2013 3:13PM