Monument record FEX 268 - Probable World War II public air-raid shelter.

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Summary

A probable public air-raid shelter of Second World War date is visible on contemporary aerial photographs as a structure in Allenby Park, Felixstowe.

Location

Grid reference Centred TM 30733 35021 (13m by 10m)
Map sheet TM33NW
Civil Parish FELIXSTOWE, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK

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Full Description

A probable public surface air-raid shelter of Second World War date is visible on contemporary aerial photographs as a structure in Allenby Park, Felixstowe, centred on circa TM30733502. The structure is rectangular, approximately 12 metres by 4.5 metres in size, with a possible blast wall protected entrance at the western end of the north facing long side. (S1, S2)

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <S1> Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. RAF 106W/LA/1 4008-9 18-APR-1944.
  • <S3> Monograph: Dobinson, C.. 1996. Twentieth Century Fortifications in England. Volume 8. Civil defence in WWII : protecting England's civil population 1935-45.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Jul 19 2013 1:04PM

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