Monument record BCC 049 - World War II air raid shelters, visible as earthworks.
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Summary
Air raid shelters of Second World War date are visible on aerial photographs as earthworks within the grounds of Beccles Middle school, Beccles.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 42883 89696 (85m by 123m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM48NW |
| Civil Parish | BECCLES, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
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Full Description
Air raid shelters of Second World War date are visible on aerial photographs as earthworks within the grounds of Beccles Middle school, Beccles, centred on circa TM428896. Fifteen shelters are visible on the west and southern sides of the school building. They were probable constructed as semi-sunken shelters, earthworks encasing an timber or sheet metal lined trench shelter. (S1-3)
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Record last edited
Jun 7 2013 3:46PM