Monument record BUC 072 - World War II V-shaped trench air-raid shelters, visible as earthworks on aerial photographs.
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Summary
V'shaped trench air-raid shelters of Second World War date are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs, to the south of Church Lane, Bucklesham.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 24325 41995 (18m by 24m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM24SW |
| Civil Parish | BUCKLESHAM, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
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Full Description
Three 'V' shaped trench air-raid shelters of Second World War date are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs, to the south of Church Lane, Bucklesham. The trenches are approximately 1.5 metres wide and 5 metres long. They were designed as quick and cheap protection from bombing raids. (S1, S2)
(Evaluation at Nos. 39 and 41, Levington Lane recorded under BUC 097)
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- None recorded
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Record last edited
Nov 17 2017 4:02PM