Monument record FEX 178 - World War II road block.
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Summary
A World War II road block on Beach Road West, Felixstowe
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 29723 33852 (8m by 15m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM23SE |
| Civil Parish | FELIXSTOWE, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A World War II road block is visible as a structure on aerial photographs taken in 1941, at TM 29723385 on Beach Road West, Felixstowe. It probably consists of slots in the road into which a barrier could be fixed, with anti-tank cubes blocking the pavement at either side. (S1)
See FEX 139 for nearby anti-invasion defences including similar road blocks.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF50005 Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. RAF 2B/BR168 A1-A3 18-DEC-1941.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jul 19 2013 12:07PM