Monument record BAW 133 - RAF Bawdsey
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Summary
Military structure and possible practice trenches, RAF Bawdsey
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 33687 38235 (33m by 38m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM33NW |
| Civil Parish | BAWDSEY, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (3)
- MILITARY FEATURE (Constructed before July 1940, Early 20th century to Second World War - 1901 AD? to 1944 AD?)
- MILITARY BUILDING? (Constructed before July 1940, Early 20th century to Second World War - 1901 AD? to 1944 AD?)
- TRENCH? (Constructed before July 1940, Early 20th century to Second World War - 1901 AD? to 1944 AD?)
Full Description
Photographs taken at RAF Bawdsey in July 1940 show a military feature of unknown function. It consists of a small square concrete structure, probably a building, with a number of adjacent earthworks, possibly practice trenches. (S1) The feature is no longer visible by 1944.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF50005 Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. RAF 2/BR11/10 B10 22-JUL-1940.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Oct 21 2004 4:56PM