Monument record COR 036 - World War II tank trap.

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Summary

A tank trap (rail block) of World War II date near Corton

Location

Grid reference Centred TM 53810 97689 (19m by 10m)
Map sheet TM59NW
Civil Parish CORTON, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Two pairs of anti-tank cubes can be seen on either side of the railway line to the west of Corton on 1941 aerial photographs (S1). These cubes would have formed a rail block, which would have prevent enemy forces from using the transport lines. This particular rail block is situated in a gap (due to the railway) in the large anti-tank ditch in this area (see record COR 035). The rail block is still 'in situ' on 1944 aerial photographs (S2).

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <S1> Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. S/423 H13 1416 Frm85 20-Aug-1941.
  • <S2> Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. HLA/694 Frms3096-3097 26-Mar-1944.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Oct 21 2004 4:56PM

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