Monument record BAW 094 - Anti Tank Scaffolding
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Summary
World War II Beach defences, Bawdsey
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 33156 37963 (405m by 913m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM33NW |
| Civil Parish | BAWDSEY, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Defensive scaffolding of World War II date can be seen running along the beach around the Bawdsey peninsular from TM335377 to TM332384. The scaffolding was part of the anti-invasion defences surrounding RAF Bawdsey. (S1) (S2) (S3) (S5)
The scaffolding has been removed by 1949.
Part of this seen as part of the Suffolk Coast field survey - Stretch of groynes incorporating wood and concrete/metal defences protecting cliff and grotto walk. Three phases visible. S4
Sources/Archives (5)
- <S1> SSF50005 Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. RAF 106W/LA/1 4016 18-APR-1944.
- <S2> SSF50005 Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. RAF 106G/LA/23 3015 06-JUL-1944.
- <S3> SSF50005 Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. RAF 106G/UK/929 4396 16-OCT-1945.
- <S4> SSF50130 Unpublished document: Suffolk County Council Archaeologcial Service. 2003. Assessment Report, Rapid Field Survey of the Suffolk Coast and Intertidal Zone. Everett et.al. 2003.
- <S5> SSF54450 Digital archive: Defence of Britain Project archive. UORN: S0006077.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Sep 22 2012 10:23AM