Monument record KSS 032 - World War II scaffolding beach defences
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Summary
World War II scaffolding beach defences visible in 1941 along the coast of Kessingland Parish, see backlog for further details.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 53679 85342 (231m by 1436m) Centred on |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM58NW |
| Civil Parish | KESSINGLAND, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
World War II beach defences, visible from 1941 along the beach of Kessingland parish (part of a system along most of the coast). The defences comprise a continuous line of scaffolding and was intended to prevent landings along the beach (S1-3). Some of the structure has since been eroded away.
see backlog for further details.
Sources/Archives (4)
- --- SSF59645 Article in serial: Minter, F., Rolfe, J. and De Leo, A.. 2020. Archaeology in Suffolk 2019, Proceedings of the Suffolk Institute of Archaeology and History.
- <S1> SSF50005 Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. RAF 2BC/BR173 5-9.
- <S2> SSF50005 Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. RAF 2A/BR165 5-8.
- <S3> SSF50005 Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. RAF TM5385/3 (MSO31061/14) 06-JUN-1942.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Nov 10 2023 3:30PM