Monument record LWT 271 - World War Two defences

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Summary

The site of a World War Two type 22 pillbox, barbed wire obstruction and slit trenches forming a defended point is visible on aerial photographs. These defences are part of the major anti-tank ditch system (LWT 284) running south from Oulton Broad.

Location

Grid reference Centred TM 5170 9212 (149m by 184m)
Map sheet TM59SW
Civil Parish LOWESTOFT, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK

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Full Description

May 2014. Lothingland, Lowestoft and North Suffolk Coast and Heaths National Mapping Programme.
The site of a World War Two type 22 pillbox, barbed wire obstruction and slit trenches forming a defended point is visible on aerial photographs (S1-S2). These defences are part of the major anti-tank ditch system (LWT 284) running south from Oulton Broad.
S. Horlock (Norfolk Historic Environment Service), 20th May 2014.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <S1> Vertical Aerial Photograph: Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF/106G/UK/930 RP 4113-4115 16-OCT-1945 (EHA).

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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Sep 26 2014 2:53PM

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