Monument record EWL 031 - World War II parallel rows of anti-tank 'dragons teeth' concrete blocks, running in line with the railway.
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Summary
Two parallel rows of anti-tank 'dragons teeth' type concrete blocks. One row each side of, and running in line with, the railway. Each row consists of 27 small blocks with two larger 'gateposts' (which have metal anchor points) at the now long disused field gates either side of the railway line. The blocks are apparently undisturbed since their construction.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 978 642 (76m by 29m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL96SE |
| Civil Parish | ELMSWELL, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK |
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Full Description
On Bury St. Edmunds - Stowmarket railway line, 1250 yards W of Elmswell Station. Two parallel rows of anti-tank 'dragons teeth' type concrete blocks. One row each side of, and running in line with, the railway. Each row consists of 27 small blocks with two larger 'gateposts' (which have metal anchor points) at the now long disused field gates either side of the railway line. The blocks are apparently undisturbed since their construction.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF54450 Digital archive: Defence of Britain Project archive. UORN: S0006227.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Oct 1 2014 5:52PM