Monument record KSS 076 - World War II strongpoint.
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Summary
World War II strongpoint, visible in 1940 south of Kessingland.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 53637 85007 (73m by 77m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM58NW |
| Civil Parish | KESSINGLAND, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (4)
Full Description
A World War II strongpoint is visible in 1940 just south of Kessingland, at TM 53638500. The site comprises an apparent pillbox within a barbed wire circuit, with a slit trench in the northwest corner (S1). By 1941, the pillbox has gone but it is not clear if the site is still defended or not (although the barbed wire is still in place) (S2-3)
Initially numbered as KSS 034 during pilot survey of intertial area. Re-numbered Nov 2004
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Aug 7 2013 3:24PM