Monument record BAW 151 - World War II 'Dragon's Teeth' poking out of the sand on the beach, visible on aerial photographs.
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Summary
World War II 'Dragon's Teeth' are visible on aerial photographs poking out of the sand on the beach at Bawdsey
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 34575 38544 (223m by 224m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM33NW |
| Civil Parish | BAWDSEY, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
World War II iron spikes or 'Dragon's Teeth' are visible at TM 346385, poking out of the sand on the beach at Bawdsey, on an aerial photograph taken in 1941. The spikes stretch for around 600m and functioned as a barrier to prevent vessels landing on the beach. The features have not been mapped as part of the Suffolk Coastal NMP project due to their location and the extreme oblique nature of the photograph. (S1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF50005 Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. RAF TM 3438/26 (S349/1416) 23-JUL-1941.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jun 7 2013 3:19PM