Monument record FEX 174 - World War II practice trenches.

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Summary

World War II practice trenches, Langer Road, Felixstowe

Location

Grid reference Centred TM 29592 34069 (44m by 24m)
Map sheet TM23SE
Civil Parish FELIXSTOWE, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Two World War II trenches, probably constructed for practice purposes, are visible as earthworks at TM 29593407 off Langer Road, Felixstowe, on aerial photographs taken in 1944. Both trenches have an overall length of roughly 40m and follow a zigzag pattern. The trenches are not visible on photographs taken in 1941 and are no longer visible by 1946. (S1) (S2)

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <S1> Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. RAF 106G/LA/23 3006-3007 06-JUL-1944.
  • <S2> Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. RAF 106G/LA/38 3067,3069 10-SEP-1944.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jul 19 2013 12:04PM

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