Monument record ARG 039 - World War II slit trenches at Thorpness.
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Summary
Slit Trenches of World War II date at Thorpeness, Aldringham cum Thorpe parish
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 47345 59740 (5m by 10m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM45NE |
| Civil Parish | ALDRINGHAM CUM THORPE, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
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Full Description
Two short stretches of slit trench are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of 1941 and 1942, centred on TM47345973. Each trench is approximately 3.5m in length and 1m wide, and they are roughly 3m apart. They are orientated roughly north-west to south-east, and located in the garden of Drake House. They are positioned so that anyone staitioned in them would have good visibility over the junction of the B1353, the main road in Thorpeness. (S1-S2).
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Record last edited
Jun 7 2013 1:20PM