Monument record FEX 183 - Probable World War II trench shelter.
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Summary
A probable World War II trench shelter in the back garden of a house on Arwela Road, Felixstowe
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 29543 33815 (5m by 3m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM23SE |
| Civil Parish | FELIXSTOWE, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
A probable World War II trench shelter, located at TM 29543381 in the garden of a house on Arwela Road, Felixstowe, is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs taken in 1941. The trench is v-shaped and about 5.5m in length. The trench may not be visible on later photographs as many of these open trench air raid shelters were later covered. (S1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF50005 Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. RAF 2B/BR168 A1-A2 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 12:09PM