Monument record SWD 022 - Small zig-zag trenches of World War II date in the northern part of Southwold
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Summary
Small zig-zag trenches of World War II date in the northern part of Southwold
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 50597 76610 (54m by 13m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM57NW |
| Civil Parish | SOUTHWOLD, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Two short sections of zig-zag slit trench, c 20m long, are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs from 1941 (S1). They are located on waste ground between St Edmund's Road and Station Road, Southwold - now the site of a factory. These features are most likely to be of World War II date, used either for defensive or practice purposes.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF50005 Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. 2BC/BR173 FrmsA12-A13;B13 17-Jun-1941.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Oct 21 2004 4:56PM