Monument record COV 135 - World War II barbed wire belt, visible in 1941, possibly marking a minefield or strongpoint.
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Summary
World War II barbed wire belt, visible in 1941, possibly marking a minefield or strongpoint, Formerly COV 052
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 52594 81233 (296m by 8m) Centred on |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM58SW |
| Civil Parish | COVEHITHE, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
A line of barbed wire is visible in 1941, extending from TM 52378122 to TM 52678124, north of Green Heath. The wire appears to mark the edge of an exclusion area north of the anti tank ditch immediately north of Green Heath and may indicate an minefield or a strongpoint. (S1)
Formerly COV 052
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF50005 Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. 2A/BR173 Frames 15-16.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Dec 31 2007 2:52PM