Monument record FEX 236 - Probable World War II pillbox located just to the north of Landguard Fort.

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Summary

A probable World War II pillbox located just to the north of Landguard Fort, Felixstowe

Location

Grid reference Centred TM 28402 32046 (9m by 6m)
Map sheet TM23SE
Civil Parish FELIXSTOWE, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK

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Type and Period (2)

Full Description

A pillbox, probably of World War II date, is visible as a structure on aerial photographs taken from 1944 onwards, located at TM 28393204. The pillbox is approximately 5m square and has a large blast wall on its eastern side, presumably covering the entrance. It is probably of World War II date although it could be earlier. (S1) (S2)

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <S1> Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. RAF 106G/LA/23 3003-3004 06-JUL-1944.
  • <S2> Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. RAF 58/115 5165-5166 30-AUG-1948.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Jul 19 2013 12:27PM

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