Monument record FEX 235 - Probable World War II air raid shelter on the waterfront between Felixstowe Docks and Landguard Fort.
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Summary
A probable World War II air raid shelter on the waterfront between Felixstowe Docks and Landguard Fort
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 28343 32408 (32m by 13m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM23SE |
| Civil Parish | FELIXSTOWE, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
A probable World War II air raid shelter is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs from 1944 onwards, centred on TM 28343240 close to the river between Landguard Fort and Felixstowe Docks. The earthwork bank is v-shaped and 34m in length by 4.5m wide. It may be a semi-sunken or covered trench shelter. (S1) (S2) (S3) See FEX 234 for other similar features.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jul 19 2013 12:27PM