Monument record ADB 113 - A probable Light Anti-aircraft Artillery emplacement.
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Summary
Location
Grid reference | Centred TM 46445 57000 (10m by 9m) |
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Map sheet | TM45NE |
Civil Parish | ALDEBURGH, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
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Full Description
A probable World War II Light Anti-aircraft Artillery emplacement is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs, centred on TM46445700. The pit is first visible on aerial photographs of 1941 (S1). It is visible as a circular pit of about 5m in diameter, surrounded by approximately 2m of upcast spoil or sandbags to provide protection for the occupants. It probably housed 2 or 3 men and a machine gun on a central pivot or stand, to allow free movement of the weapon when firing upon enemy aircraft. It is still visible on aerial photographs of 1945 (S2).
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Sep 25 2013 3:47PM