Monument record FEX 178 - World War II road block.

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Summary

A World War II road block on Beach Road West, Felixstowe

Location

Grid reference Centred TM 29723 33852 (8m by 15m)
Map sheet TM23SE
Civil Parish FELIXSTOWE, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

A World War II road block is visible as a structure on aerial photographs taken in 1941, at TM 29723385 on Beach Road West, Felixstowe. It probably consists of slots in the road into which a barrier could be fixed, with anti-tank cubes blocking the pavement at either side. (S1)
See FEX 139 for nearby anti-invasion defences including similar road blocks.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <S1> Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. RAF 2B/BR168 A1-A3 18-DEC-1941.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Jul 19 2013 12:07PM

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