Monument record LWT 069 - World War I trenches. (Mod)
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Summary
Trenches, possibly of World War I date, on Gunton Denes
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 54938 95645 (48m by 138m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM59NW |
| Civil Parish | LOWESTOFT, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
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Full Description
A section of trench, crenellated in shape, c90m long can be seen as a faint earthwork on 1940 aerial photos (S1) on Gunton Denes. This shape of trench is often most commonly associated with World War I, and it is possible, given the faint nature of the earthwork, that this trench may have dated from 1914-1919. It can still just about be made out on 1941 aerial photos (S2), but by March 1944 any traces of the trench have been obliterated by a series of bomb craters in the area (S3) - see record LWT 069 (XS19032).
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- None recorded
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Record last edited
Aug 19 2013 9:25AM