Monument record DUN 032 - World War II structure, possibly a pillbox.

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Summary

A structure of World War II date is visible on the beach to the south-east of Walberswick

Location

Grid reference TM 48985 73047 (point)
Map sheet TM47SE
Civil Parish DUNWICH, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

A rectangular structure, c 15m long, is visible on the beach to the south-east of Walberswick on 1941 aerial photographs (S1). It may be a pillbox, of unknown type, and is close to another pillbox (DUN 031). These structures would have formed part of the World War II defences in this area. The structure is still visible on an aerial photograph from 1945 (S2).

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <S1> Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. 2A/BR165 FrmsA34-A36 18-Nov-1941.
  • <S2> Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. 106G/UK/543 Frm3161 24-Jul-1945.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Related Events/Activities (2)

Record last edited

Jul 31 2012 5:58PM

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