Monument record FEX 121 - World War II pillbox.

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Summary

World War II pillbox, Felixstowe

Location

Grid reference Centred TM 30708 35869 (5m by 5m)
Map sheet TM33NW
Civil Parish FELIXSTOWE, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

A small square pillbox, presumably of World War II date, can be seen in a field to the east of Quinton's Lane in photographs from 1944 onwards. It may be related in some way to the pillbox and earthworks at the other side of the field. (FEX 122) (S1) (S2) The pillbox is still in existence in 1965. (S3)

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <S1> Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. RAF 106W/LA/1 3010 18-APR-1944.
  • <S2> Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. RAF 106G/UK/929 4389 16-OCT-1945.
  • <S3> Photograph: Meridian Airmaps Ltd. Meridian - Air Photograph. NMR MAL/65096 174 06-NOV-1965.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Jul 19 2013 11:47AM

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