Monument record FEX 147 - World War II Military Camp.
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Summary
World War II Military Camp, Felixstowe
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 32739 37028 (191m by 296m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM33NW |
| Civil Parish | FELIXSTOWE, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Military activity can be seen on the golf links at Felixstowe on photographs taken in 1944 and 1945. Most of the structures appear to be temporary and therefore have not been mapped. A number of earthworks can be seen, including two trenches, possibly dug for practice purposes, at TM327371 and TM326370. There is also a tiny structure, possibly a tent, at TM326371. (S1) (S2) (S3) The features have been interpreted as a military tented camp of World War II date. (S4)
The camp had been dismantled by 1948.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <S1> SSF50005 Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. 106W/LA/1 4014 18-APR-1944.
- <S2> SSF50005 Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. RAF 106G/LA/23 3013 06-JUL-1944.
- <S3> SSF50005 Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. RAF 106G/UK/929 4394 16-OCT-1945.
- <S4> SXS50093 Verbal communication: Alistair Graham Kerr. 2001. Alistair Graham Kerr. 03 Aug 2001.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jan 17 2019 1:56PM