Monument record WNF 035 - Two walls of vertically placed 10ins diameter pine logs, approx. 12ins apart - the space between filled with sandbags. Loopholes cut, o… (WW2)
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Summary
Two walls of vertically placed 10ins diameter pine logs, approx. 12ins apart - the space between filled with sandbags. Loopholes cut, one per wall. Roof of pine logs with sand bags over. Approx. square in plan, probably about 10ft x 10ft, with open doorway at back. Inspired by well-meaning Lord of the Henham Estate: the strongpoint was known as 'The Bughut'. Unsure which side of the A12 it was situated. Could be in Henham Parish.
Location
| Grid reference | TM 459 779 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM47NE |
| Civil Parish | WANGFORD WITH HENHAM, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
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Full Description
At road junction of minor road with A12, quarter mile S of Wangford village. Two walls of vertically placed 10ins diameter pine logs, approx. 12ins apart - the space between filled with sandbags. Loopholes cut, one per wall. Roof of pine logs with sand bags over. Approx. square in plan, probably about 10ft x 10ft, with open doorway at back. Inspired by well-meaning Lord of the Henham Estate: the strongpoint was known as 'The Bughut'.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF54450 Digital archive: Defence of Britain Project archive. UORN: S0006239.
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- None recorded
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Record last edited
Nov 19 2014 10:23AM