Monument record MRM 119 - 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 in Martlesham village.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 24890 46189 (11m by 11m) |
|---|---|
| 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 in Martlesham village, centred on circa TM248461. It is a circular earthwork bank with a possible entrance to the south-east, presumably surrounding the gun holdfast. It was undoubtedly part of the defences of Martlesham airfield. A similar though larger example can be seen roughly 500 metres to the north-west. (S1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S2> SSF50005 Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. RAF 106G/UK/1635 2328-9 09-JUL-1946.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Aug 20 2013 9:43AM