Monument record IPS 691 - Anti-tank cubes, Henley Road, Ipswich.
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Summary
Anti-tank cubes either side of a house. They seem to be mounted on a continuous concrete raft. There are 6 cubes one side of the house and three on the other.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 1596 4693 (51m by 62m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM14NE |
| Civil Parish | IPSWICH, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK |
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Full Description
Located on NE side of railway bridge, either side of house, Henley Road, Castle Hill, Ipswich. Anti-tank cubes either side of a house. They seem to be mounted on a continuous concrete raft. There are 6 cubes one side of the house and three on the other (S1).
A series of at least 28 anti-tank cubes, from WW2, surrounding a pillbox. The cubes continue on the east side of the road, although fewer structures can be seen on the aerial photographs. The main semi-circle of cubes on the west side of the road have been destroyed by a housing development. Helen Saunders (Essex County Council), April 2014. (S2-S3)
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- None recorded
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Record last edited
Dec 1 2016 10:34AM