Monument record FEX 228 - Probable World War II pillbox or gun emplacement.
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Summary
A probable World War II pillbox or gun emplacement on Landguard Point, Felixstowe
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 28169 31406 (10m by 11m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM23SE |
| Civil Parish | FELIXSTOWE, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
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Full Description
A possible World War II pillbox or gun emplacement is visible as a structure and earthwork on aerial photographs taken from 1944 onwards, located at TM 28163140 to the south of Landguard Fort on Landguard Point, Felixstowe. The feature consists of a circular mound, roughly 10m in diameter, with a concrete structure visible in the centre. It is likely that the feature has a military function and is an embanked pillbox or gun emplacement. (S1) (S2)
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Record last edited
Jul 19 2013 12:24PM