Monument record COV 043 - World War II strongpoint visible in 1940 and 1941, covering the beach at Covehithe Broad.
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Summary
World War II strongpoint visible in 1940 and 1941, covering the beach at Covehithe Broad; since eroded away.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 52491 80856 (54m by 120m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM58SW |
| Civil Parish | COVEHITHE, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
A World War II strongpoint visible under construction in 1940 (S1) and built by 1941 (S2). The strongpoint, located at TM 52498085 (where Green Heath, Covehithe Broad and the sea all met), comprised a pillbox within a barbed wire circuit, with a northwest-facing access, and covered the north side of the beach in front of Covehithe Broad. The site has since been eroded away.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Oct 21 2004 4:56PM