Monument record LWT 259 - World War Two structures and air raid shelters
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Summary
The site of former World War Two structures and an earthen-covered air raid shelters is visible on aerial photographs. Additional structures are probably present but obscured by the trees on the aerial photographs. The function of this site is unknown. All the structures may relate to air raid shelters, although it is possible that the site has a more operational function.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 5481 9422 (66m by 31m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM59SW |
| Civil Parish | LOWESTOFT, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
March 2014. Lothingland, Lowestoft and North Suffolk Coast and Heaths National Mapping Programme.
The site of former World War Two structures and an earthen-covered air raid shelters is visible on aerial photographs (S1-S2). Additional structures are probably present but obscured by the trees on the aerial photographs. The function of this site is unknown. All the structures may relate to air raid shelters, although it is possible that the site has a more operational function. Activity is also visible at this location in 1941 (S3).
S. Horlock (Norfolk Historic Environment Service), 20th March 2014.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <S1> SSX55025 Vertical Aerial Photograph: Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF/106G/LA/34 RP 3017-3018 15-AUG-1944 (EHA).
- <S2> SSX55025 Vertical Aerial Photograph: Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF/106G/UK/944 RVp1 6034-6035 19-OCT-1945 (EHA).
- <S3> SSX55025 Vertical Aerial Photograph: Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF/106G/UK/944 RVp1 6034-6035 19-OCT-1945 (EHA).
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Sep 26 2014 2:04PM