Monument record FEX 117 - World War II barbed wire obstruction.
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Summary
World War II barbed wire obstruction, Felixstowe
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 31741 36771 (609m by 601m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM33NW |
| Civil Parish | FELIXSTOWE, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Lengths of barbed wire obstruction of World War II date can be seen in photographs from 1944. This belt of barbed wire may have been located in order to prevent an invasion of Felixstowe from the marshes to the east and also to protect the various military installations on the east side of the town. (S1) (S2) (S3) (S4) By October 1945 the barbed wire has been removed.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <S1> SSF50005 Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. RAF HLA/698 3080 08-APR-1944.
- <S2> SSF50005 Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. RAF HLA/698 3081 08-APR-1944.
- <S3> SSF50005 Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. RAF 106W/LA/1 4012 18-APR-1944.
- <S4> SSF50005 Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. RAF 106G/LA/23 3012 06-JUL-1944.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jul 17 2013 4:48PM