Monument record BAW 127 - RAF Bawdsey
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Summary
Possible Receiver Tower, RAF Bawdsey
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 33857 38029 (14m by 15m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM33NW |
| Civil Parish | BAWDSEY, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A mast can be seen at RAF Bawdsey from 1940 onwards. (S1) (S2). It was probably part of the experimental Chain Home radar station developed at RAF Bawdsey from 1936. It was probably a receiver mast. (S3) The mast was demolished before 1963 but the feet can still be seen in 1965 (S4)
See BAW 112 and BAW 126 for other possible receiver masts and BAW 051 for the transmitter masts.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <S1> SSF50005 Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. RAF 2/BR11/10 B10 22-JUL-1940.
- <S2> SSF50005 Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. RAF 106G/LA22 4026 06-JUL-1944.
- <S3> SXS50096 Monograph: Lowry B (Ed.). 1996. 20th Century Defences in Britain: An Introductory Guide. p 36-40.
- <S4> SXS50090 Photograph: Meridian Airmaps Ltd. Meridian - Air Photograph. MAL/65097 002 06-NOV-1965.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Sep 1 2011 3:31PM