Monument record DUN 108 - World War II anti-tank cubes.
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Summary
Anti-tank cubes. 3ft square cubes, which have probably been moved since 1945. They now form a sea defence as they are placed in a row against each other. They also have a row of huts built on top of them for fishing boat winches and other fishing gear. There are approx. 40 cubes visible. Others may be hidden under a modern shingle bank sea defence to the N.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 4790 7072 (0m by 50m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM47SE |
| Civil Parish | DUNWICH, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
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Full Description
To the rear of the beach and in front of car park, Dunwich. Anti-tank cubes. 3ft square cubes, which have probably been moved since 1945. They now form a sea defence as they are placed in a row against each other. They also have a row of huts built on top of them for fishing boat winches and other fishing gear. There are approx. 40 cubes visible. Others may be hidden under a modern shingle bank sea defence to the N.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF54450 Digital archive: Defence of Britain Project archive. UORN: S0011724.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jul 31 2012 5:41PM