Monument record MRM 130 - World War II slit trench.
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Summary
A slit trench of Second World War date can be seen as an earthwork to the north of Martlesham Heath, on aerial photographs of the 1940s.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 25661 45550 (20m by 11m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM24NE |
| Civil Parish | MARTLESHAM, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
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Full Description
A slit trench of Second World War date can be seen as an earthwork to the north of Martlesham Heath, centred on circa TM256455, on aerial photographs of the 1940s. It is a roughly 'm' shaped trench circa 20 metres in length. It is most probably an outlying defence of Martlesham Heath airfield. (S1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF50005 Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. RAF 106G/UK/LA34 3054-5 15-AUG-1944.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Aug 20 2013 9:47AM