Monument record BAW 129 - RAF Bawdsey
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Summary
Possible military structure, RAF Bawdsey
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 33977 38353 (6m by 5m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM33NW |
| Civil Parish | BAWDSEY, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A small square feature of unknown function can be seen on photographs taken at RAF Bawdsey from 1940 onwards. The feature appears to have some height in 1940 but by 1944 the feature does not appear to have any height, although there does appear to be a square arrangement of four 'feet', possibly suggesting that the feature was a small antenna related to the development of the Chain Home radar equipment at RAF Bawdsey from 1936 onwards. (S1) (S2) (S3) The foundations of the feature can be seen in 1949. (S4)
Sources/Archives (4)
- <S1> SSF50005 Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. RAF 2/BR11/10 B11 22-JUL-1940.
- <S2> SSF50005 Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. RAF 106G/LA22 4026 06-JUL-1944.
- <S3> SXS50096 Monograph: Lowry B (Ed.). 1996. 20th Century Defences in Britain: An Introductory Guide. p 36-40.
- <S4> SSF50005 Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. RAF 541/367 3058 31-OCT-1949.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Nov 30 2012 4:17PM