Monument record MRM 118 - World War II military feature, probably a light anti-aircraft machine gun emplacement.
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Summary
A circular earthwork military feature, probably a light anti-aircraft machine gun emplacement, can be seen on aerial photographs immediately to the north of Martlesham village.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 24498 46517 (17m by 17m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM24NW |
| Civil Parish | MARTLESHAM, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
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Full Description
A circular earthwork military feature, probably a light anti-aircraft machine gun emplacement, can be seen on aerial photographs immediately to the north of Martlesham village. It is a circular earthwork bank with an entrance to the south-west, containing an inner structure or sandbag ring, presumably surrounding the gun holdfast. It was undoubtedly part of the defences of Martlesham airfield. It is still visible on 1966 photographs but has now been destroyed by the expansion of the surrounding housing estate. (S1-S3)
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- None recorded
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Record last edited
Aug 20 2013 9:42AM