Monument record FEX 239 - World War II pillbox on the beach.
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Summary
A World War II pillbox on the beach at the eastern side of Landguard Point, Felixstowe
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 28720 32044 (9m by 8m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM23SE |
| Civil Parish | FELIXSTOWE, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
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Full Description
A World War II pillbox is visible as a structure on aerial photographs taken from 1944 onwards, located on the beach at the eastern side of Landguard Point, centred on TM 28723204. The pillbox appears to be rectangular and is probably a half-roofed half-open Type 23 pillbox. It is part of the extensive anti-invasion defences that surrounded Landguard Point during World War II. (S1) (S2)
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- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jul 19 2013 12:53PM