Monument record ORF 089 - A structure possibly of World War II date in Stony Ditch visble on aerial photographs of Orfordness, Orford Parish
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Summary
A structure possibly of World War II date in Stony Ditch visble on aerial photographs of Orfordness, Orford Parish
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 43004 48310 (44m by 58m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM44NW |
| Civil Parish | ORFORD, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
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Full Description
A structure is visible on aerial photographs centred on circa TM43004831, Orford parish, spanning Stony ditch just to the south of Orfordness. The structure is visible on aerial photographs from 1940 onwards. It is approximately 72m in length and blocks the mouth of Stony Ditch and appears to be post built. It may be part of the second World War defences, related to the military activity on Orfordness, or may simply be a sluice gate. (S1-3)
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Oct 21 2004 4:56PM