Monument record BAW 060 - Two large pits on the beach inside the World War II anti-tank cube line, unkown function.

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Summary

Two large pits of unknown function

Location

Grid reference Centred TM 36372 42153 (9m by 14m)
Map sheet TM34SE
Civil Parish BAWDSEY, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Two large pits can be seen on the beach inside the World War II anti-tank cube line (BAW 059). (S1) (S2) (S3) They may be related to the World War II activity but there is no direct evidence on the photographs to support this suggestion. The pits are not visible on photographs from 1965 onwards.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <S1> Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. 2/BR11/10 B20 22 JUL 1940.
  • <S2> Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. BR289 (A2) A27 07 JAN 1942.
  • <S3> Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. 58/1672 (F22) 0183 03 MAR 1955.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Jun 7 2013 2:59PM

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