Monument record BNC 095 - World War Two pillbox
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Summary
A World War Two pillbox is visible as a structure on aerial photographs on land to the north of Walnut Tree Farm, Benacre.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 5048 8523 (15m by 14m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM58NW |
| Civil Parish | BENACRE, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
June 2014. Lothingland, Lowestoft and North Suffolk Coast and Heaths National Mapping Programme.
A World War Two pillbox is visible as a structure on aerial photographs (S1) on land to the north of Walnut Tree Farm, Benacre.
It was presumably sited to defend the section of anti-tank ditch to the north west (SHER BNC 086).
E. Ford (Norfolk Historic Environment Service), 5th June 2014.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSX55025 Vertical Aerial Photograph: Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF/106G/UK/930 RP 3187-3188 16-OCT-1945 (EHA).
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Event - Interpretation: 'Sensitivity to Access' assessment for Natural England Coastal Access project, February 2016. (ESF23524)
- Event - Interpretation: TM48NE/58NW. AONB Study Area. NMP National Mapping Programme Project for Lothingland, Greater Lowestoft and North Suffolk Coast and Heaths (Ref: English Heritage Project No. 6642) (ESX22036)
Record last edited
Sep 24 2014 4:35PM