Monument record EBV 042 - World War II barbed wire coastal defence.
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Summary
Stretches of barbed wire coastal defence visble on the beaches of Easton Bavents parish
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 51344 77294 (145m by 592m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM57NW |
| Civil Parish | EASTON BAVENTS, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
| Civil Parish | REYDON, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
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Full Description
Various stretches of barbed wire defence obstruction can be seen on the beaches of Easton Bavents parish, on 1941 (S1,S2) and 1943 (S3) aerial photographs. These features would have been part of the WWII coastal defences in this area, to help hinder a seaborne invasion.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jan 10 2020 2:20PM