Monument record DUN 075 - Stretch of World War II barbed wire obstruction on the beach.
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Summary
Stretch of barbed wire obstruction of WWII date on the beach to the east of Dunwich Heath
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 47784 67979 (19m by 535m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM46NE |
| Civil Parish | DUNWICH, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A stretch of barbed wire obstruction, c500m in length, can be seen on aerial photographs from 1941(S1), running along the beach to the east of Dunwich Heath. This feature is part of a much larger system of coastal defences, which were erected during World War II.
Also seen as part of field survey of Suffolk Coast - jumbles of barbed wire eroding from cliff face - 20m wide cut visible. Wire sealed by 1.5m of mixed sand and ballast. S2
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Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (3)
- Event - Interpretation: 'Sensitivity to Access' assessment for Natural England Coastal Access project, February 2016. (ESF23524)
- Event - Survey: Archaeological Survey - World War II Uncovered Sample survey of WWII heritage at risk along the Suffolk Coast (ESF30850)
- Event - Interpretation: Suffolk Coast and Intertidal Zone NMP Project (EXS18033)
Record last edited
Jan 19 2026 1:08PM