Monument record MDM 113 - World War II military site, containing a number of earthwork and structural elements.
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Summary
A military site of Second World War date, containing a number of earthwork and structural elements, can be seen on aerial photographs of the 1940s to the north of Withersdale Cross, Mendham parish.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 26992 81264 (146m by 101m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM28SE |
| Civil Parish | MENDHAM, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
A military site of Second World War date, probably providing support and defence for the searchlight battery in this area (see MDM 006), can be seen on aerial photographs of 1945 about 250 metres to the north of Withersdale Cross, Mendham parish, centred on circa TM 270812. Two possible pillboxes have been noted, to the south of the searchlight battery and to the north of a possible Light Anti-Aircraft Artillery emplacement at circa TM 27018122. (S1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S4> SSF50005 Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. RAF 106G/UK/930 3229 16-OCT-1945.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Aug 19 2013 10:53AM