Monument record FSG 023 - POW camp

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Summary

Second World War POW camp recalled by local resident around TL 8409 6874 (where position of former accommodation Nissan huts).

Location

Grid reference Centred TL 8405 6881 (262m by 301m)
Map sheet TL86NW
Civil Parish FORNHAM ST GENEVIEVE, ST EDMUNDSBURY, SUFFOLK

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Type and Period (2)

Full Description

Second World War POW camp recalled by local resident around TL 8409 6874 (where position of former accommodation Nissan huts). Metal detected finds of German 2WW tank commander's badge and South Lancashire Prince of Wales Volunteer's Corps cap badge found on site (S1). Boundaries unknown.
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Sources/Archives (1)

  • <S1> Verbal communication: Personal communication. Un-named detectorist from Lackford per Pendleton C (SCCAS), 29 June 2007.

Finds (1)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Related Events/Activities (0)

Record last edited

Jan 25 2013 3:57PM

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