Monument record WLB 043 - A short section of barbed wire obstruction and a small structure, possibly a pillbox, both of WWII date, close to the beach east of Walberswick
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Summary
A short section of barbed wire obstruction and a small structure, possibly a pillbox, both of WWII date, close to the beach east of Walberswick
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 50057 74501 (80m by 132m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM57SW |
| Civil Parish | WALBERSWICK, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
A section of barbed wire obstruction c150m long is visible as a structure between TM50037433 & TM50097456 on 1941 aerial photographs (S1). The barbed wire is not visible on aerial photographs by 1945 (S2), but there does appear to be a small square structure at TM50017444, which may well be a pillbox. These features are of World War II date.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Oct 9 2014 1:45PM