Monument record SWD 015 - Various stretches of World War II barbed wire defences on the beach to the east of Southwold
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Summary
Various stretches of World War II barbed wire defences on the beach to the east of Southwold
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 51202 76762 (159m by 478m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM57NW |
| Civil Parish | SOUTHWOLD, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
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Full Description
Various stretches of barbed wire beach defence can be seen running along the beach to the east of Southwold on 1941 aerial photographs (S1). Many of these strips of barbed wire still appear to be 'in situ' on photographs from 1943 (S2). These features would have been a component in the coastal defences which ran along most of the East Anglian coast during World War II.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Oct 21 2004 4:56PM