Monument record FEX 130 - World War II pillbox and barbed wire obstruction.
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Summary
World War II pillbox and barbed wire obstruction, Felixstowe
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 32367 36437 (4m by 3m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM33NW |
| Civil Parish | FELIXSTOWE, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
A hexagonal pillbox of World War II date can possibly be seen under construction in July 1940, (S1) although the photograph is unclear. The length of barbed wire obstruction to the south of the pillbox cannot be seen at that date but is visible in some photographs from 1944. (S2) The barbed wire has been removed by October 1945. (S3) The pillbox is still visible on photographs from 1965 (S4) but it is not depicted on the modern base map.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <S1> SSF50005 Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. RAF 2/BR11/10 B5 22-JUL-1940.
- <S2> SSF50005 Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. RAF HLA/698 3081 08-APR-1944.
- <S3> SSF50005 Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. RAF 106G/UK/929 4394 16-OCT-1945.
- <S4> SXS50090 Photograph: Meridian Airmaps Ltd. Meridian - Air Photograph. MAL/65096 176 06-NOV-1965.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jul 19 2013 11:49AM