Monument record FEX 176 - World War II road block.
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Summary
A World War II road block at the southern end of Langer Road, Felixstowe
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 29123 33068 (25m by 20m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM23SE |
| Civil Parish | FELIXSTOWE, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
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Full Description
A World War II road block is visible as a structure, located at the southern end of Langer Road, Felixstowe (TM 29123306), on aerial photographs taken in the 1940s. The road block consists of a series of slots in the road, into which a barrier could be inserted, and two short rows of anti-tank cubes, one at each side of the road block slots themselves. (S1) (S2) The slots are still visible after the war in 1948, although the anti-tank cubes have been removed. (S3)
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jul 19 2013 12:05PM