Monument record DUN 078 - World War II military camp and coastal battery.
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Summary
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 47668 67800 (201m by 256m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM46NE |
| Civil Parish | DUNWICH, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
1941 aerial photographs (S1) show a small number of structures close to Coastguard Cottages by Minsmere Cliffs, and another structure at TM47766792. In addition, there is a camouflaged coastal battery to the south-east of the cottages, at TM47746770, with 2 gun emplacements. The battery appears to have been covered in earth, and is seen as an irregular raised area. By 1945, aerial photographs (S2) show many more structures, probably Nissen-type huts, around Coastguard Cottages. There are also a number of associated trackways connecting the various components of this site. The cosatal battery is still visible. By 1952, the Nissen-type huts have been removed, leaving just the concrete floors visible and camouflaging has been removed from the coastal battery, revealing the underlying structures in detailm (S3).
BOP of Emergency Coast Battery (now removed) (S4).
Sources/Archives (4)
- <S1> SSF50005 Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. 2A/BR165 FrmsA45-A46 18-Nov-1941.
- <S2> SSF50005 Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. 106G/UK929 Frms4166-4167 16-Oct-1945.
- <S3> SSF50005 Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. 540/705 Frm5445 9-Apr-1952.
- <S4> SSF54446 Digital archive: June 2012. List of sites recorded by Pillbox Study Group. Site ID: e11917.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Jul 31 2012 5:16PM