Monument record BLN 036 - Possible site of World War Two defences or shelters
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Summary
The site of a World War Two military camp, indicated by a group of nissen-type huts, is visible at the former site of Blundeston Lodge (BLN 021), now site of Blundeston Prison, is visible on aerial photographs. These structures indicate that the hall was likely to have been requisitioned for military use during the war.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 5154 9676 (68m by 67m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM59NW |
| Civil Parish | BLUNDESTON, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
January 2014. Lothingland, Lowestoft and North Suffolk Coast and Heaths National Mapping Programme.
The site of a World War Two military camp, indicated by a group of nissen-type huts, is visible at the former site of Blundeston Lodge (BLN 021), now site of Blundeston Prison, is visible on aerial photographs (S1). The site is centred on TM 5154 9677. These structures indicate that the hall was likely to have been requisitioned for military use during the war.
S. Horlock (Norfolk Historic Environment Service), 3rd January 2014.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSX55025 Vertical Aerial Photograph: Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF/106G/LA/14 FS 2054-2055 13-MAY-1944 (EHA).
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Sep 18 2014 4:26PM