Monument record ADB 112 - A probable World War II weapons pit.

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Summary

A probable World War II weapons pit, Aldeburgh

Location

Grid reference Centred TM 46409 57073 (7m by 7m)
Map sheet TM45NE
Civil Parish ALDEBURGH, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

A probable World War weapons pit is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs, centred on TM46405707. The pit is first visible on aerial photographs of 1941 (S1). It is a circular feature about 5m in diameter, surrounded by a small amount of upcast spoil to provide protection for the occupants. It probably housed 1 or 2 men and a machine gun, or similar sized weapon. It is still just visible on aerial photographs of 1945 (S2).

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <S1> Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. RAF 2A/BR167 6-7 17-Dec-1941.
  • <S2> Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. RAF 106G/UK/929 4307-4308 16-Oct-1945.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Related Events/Activities (2)

Record last edited

Sep 25 2013 3:47PM

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