Monument record CAC 055 - Site of possible World War Two military activity

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Summary

Possible World War Two military activity – probably relating to training – is visible as earthworks and possible structures on 1940s aerial photographs. The activity could, however, relate to agriculture, quarrying or construction instead.

Location

Grid reference Centred TM 5158 9005 (130m by 164m)
Map sheet TM59SW
Civil Parish CARLTON COLVILLE, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK

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Full Description

May 2014. Lothingland, Lowestoft and North Suffolk Coast and Heaths National Mapping Programme.
Possible World War Two military activity – probably relating to training – is visible as earthworks and possible structures on 1940s aerial photographs (S1)-(S3). As with other signs of activity in the surrounding area, however, this could relate to agriculture, quarrying or construction instead.
S. Tremlett (Norfolk Historic Environment Service), 2nd May 2014.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <S1> Vertical Aerial Photograph: Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF/2B/BR85 VF 4-5 20-JUL-1941 (EHA).
  • <S2> Vertical Aerial Photograph: Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF/106G/UK/930 RS 4125-4126 16-OCT-1945 (EHA).
  • <S3> Vertical Aerial Photograph: Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF/106G/UK/1146 V 5055-5056 30-JAN-1946 (EHA).

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Sep 24 2014 4:50PM

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