Monument record SUY 131 - Hexagonal pillbox, likely to be hidden by dense vegetation.
Please read our guidance about the use of Suffolk Historic Environment Record data.
Summary
Hexagonal pillbox, likely to be hidden by dense vegetation.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 8781 4091 (6m by 6m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL84SE |
| Civil Parish | SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Within loop of river, E of Friar's Meadow. Hexagonal pillbox plotted from OS 1:2500 sheet, no sign of structure visible from river bank and likely to be hidden by dense vegetation. Part of defence works associated with the Colne - Mildenhall stopline (S1). This is a typical Corps Line pillbox amd is described as a modified Type 27, with shell-proof walls and a central well for mounting a machine gun (S2).
(previously recorded as SUY 117).
Sources/Archives (2)
- <S1> SSF54573 Unpublished document: Foot, W. 2009. Defence Areas: a national study of Second World War anti-invasion landscapes in England. Defence Area 9. Sudbury.
- <S2> SSX55050 Bibliographic reference: Liddiard, R. and Sims, D.. 2014. A Guide to Second World War Archaeology in Suffolk. Guide 4: Stop Lines. 4. pg 20.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Sep 9 2016 10:40AM