Monument record ADT 087 - Second World War defences and barbed wire obstructions at Alderton

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Summary

Second World War defences and barbed wire obstructions are visible on aerial photographs at Alderton. The defences include at least two pillboxes, type 22s located within the eastern part of the site. Another two possible emplacements or structures were potentially located within this area, although these are less clear on the aerial photographs. An earthen covered gun emplacement was also located along the roadside to the west. These defences and the northern part of Alderton and ‘The Old Rectory’ are surrounded by barbed wire obstructions in 1943. These defences are replaced by the Diver Batteries constructed during the later phases of the war (ADT 085 & ADT 086).

Location

Grid reference	Centred TM 3480 4180 (1160m by 684m)
Map sheet	TM34SW
Civil Parish	ALDERTON, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK

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February 2016. Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Beauty National Mapping Programme.
Second World War defences and barbed wire obstructions are visible on aerial photographs (S1-S4) at Alderton. The defences include at least two pillboxes, type 22s located within the eastern part of the site. Another two possible emplacements or structures were potentially located within this area, although these are less clear on the aerial photographs. An earthen covered gun emplacement was also located along the roadside to the west. These defences and the northern part of Alderton and ‘The Old Rectory’ are surrounded by barbed wire obstructions in 1943 (S1). These defences are replaced by the Diver Batteries constructed during the later phases of the war (ADT 085 & ADT 086).
S. Horlock (Norfolk Historic Environment Service), 16th February 2016.

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<S1> SSF55745 Vertical Aerial Photograph: Vertical aerial photograph. US/7PH/GP/LOC132 V 5007-5008 30-DEC-1943 (EHA Laser Copy).
<S2> SSF55745 Vertical Aerial Photograph: Vertical aerial photograph. RAF/106G/UK/832 RS 4086-4088 23-SEP-1945 (EHA Original Print).
<S3> SSF55745 Vertical Aerial Photograph: Vertical aerial photograph. RAF/58/877 V 5095-5097 21-MAY-1952 (EHA Original Print).
<S4> SSF55745 Vertical Aerial Photograph: Vertical aerial photograph. RAF/58/839 V 5077-5078 11-MAR-1952 (EHA Original Print).

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Event - Interpretation: TM34SW. Mapping Block 3: Sutton to Hollesley. NMP National Mapping Programme Project for Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (Ref: English Heritage Project No. 7085 (ESF23666)) (ESF23666)

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Jun 9 2021 10:16PM