Monument record FEX 179 - World War II pillbox at the junction of Langer Road and Beach Station Road.

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Summary

A World War II pillbox at the junction of Langer Road and Beach Station Road, Felixstowe

Location

Grid reference Centred TM 29331 33465 (6m by 5m)
Map sheet TM23SE
Civil Parish FELIXSTOWE, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

A World War II pillbox is visible as a structure at TM 29333346, the junction of Langer Road and Beach Station Road, Felixstowe, on aerial photographs from 1941 and 1944. The pillbox appears to be about 3.7m square with a blast wall covering the entrance on the south-eastern side. It has been removed by 1946. (S1) (S2) (S3)

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <S1> Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. RAF 2B/BR168 A1 18-DEC-1941.
  • <S2> Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. RAF 106G/LA/23 3005-3006 06-JUL-1944.
  • <S3> Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. RAF 106G/LA/38 3069-3070 10-SEP-1944.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Jul 19 2013 12:08PM

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