Monument record LWT 055 - World War II pillbox and tank trap.
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Summary
WWII pillbox and tank trap
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 54952 95294 (19m by 20m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM59NW |
| Civil Parish | LOWESTOFT, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
A square pillbox, c 4m across, is visible on aerial photographs of 1941 (S1,S2) and 1945 (S3). Approx 5m east of the pillbox, a tank trap, made up of 5 anti-tank cubes, can also be seen. This tank trap can also be seen on aerial photographs from 1940 (S4). The features both appear to still be 'in situ' in 1945, and would have formed part of the coastal defences of this area during World War II.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <S1> SSF50005 Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. S/423 H13 1416 Frms75-77 20-Aug-1941.
- <S2> SSF50005 Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. 2H/BR165 FrmA13 24-Dec-1941.
- <S3> SSF50005 Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. 106G/UK761 Pt1 Frm6012 2-Sep-1945.
- <S4> SSF50005 Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. 2/BR11/16 FrmsA12-A13 19-Jul-1940.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Aug 19 2013 9:21AM