Monument record DUN 056 - World War II stretch of barbed wire obstruction with a bomb crater close by.
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Summary
A WWII date stretch of barbed wire obstruction, c 120m long, is visible north of Dunwich, with a bomb crater close by
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 47953 70794 (31m by 121m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM47SE |
| Civil Parish | DUNWICH, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
A stretch of barbed wire obstruction is visible as a structure between TM47957085 & TM47947073 to the north of Dunwich on 1945 aerial photographs (S1). This would have been part of the World War II defences in this area, and would have worked as part of the wider system of coastal defences in this area (see DUN 029). Slightly to the east of this feature is a bomb crater, which is further evidence of World War II activity in this area. Neither feature seems to be visible on aerial photographs from 1941.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF50005 Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. 106G/UK929 Frm3121 16-Oct-1945.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Oct 21 2004 4:56PM