Monument record BLG 031 - WWII pillbox

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Summary

Evidence for a WWII pillbox at a road junction

Location

Grid reference Centred TM 1214 4990 (13m by 13m)
Map sheet TM14NW
Civil Parish GREAT BLAKENHAM, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK

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Full Description

Evidence for a WWII pillbox at the junction of Bramford Road and Chapel Lane. The pillbox is clearly visible on 1944 and 1948 RAF photography, but had been destroyed during the 1960's when the surrounding site was redeveloped. Helen Saunders (Essex County Council), March 2014. (S1-S2)

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <S1> Vertical Aerial Photograph: Vertical Aerial Photography. RAF/106G/LA27/3010-3011, 5-Aug-44, (EHA).
  • <S2> Vertical Aerial Photograph: Vertical Aerial Photography. RAF/58/115/5047-5048, 30-Aug-80, (EHA).

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Jul 26 2016 12:14PM

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