Monument record ORF 079 - A guardhouse of World War I date, Orfordness, Orford parish
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Summary
A guardhouse of World War I date, Orfordness, Orford parish
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 43814 49002 (31m by 29m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM44NW |
| Civil Parish | ORFORD, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
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Full Description
A structure of First World War date is visible on aerial photographs of 1940s onwards, centred on circa TM43814900 on King's Marshes, Orfordness, Orford parish. The structure has been identified by Angus Wainwright, the archaeologist of the National Trust, who now own the Ness, as a First World War guardhouse associated with the early experimental air base. The building continued in regular use with a variety of functions throughout the Second World War (see ORF 021). (S1-S4)
Sources/Archives (4)
- <S1> SSF50005 Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. RAF S/656 79-80 06-OCT-1941.
- <S2> SSF50005 Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. RAF BR289 4-5 07-JAN-1942.
- <S3> SSF50005 Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. RAF 106G/UK/929 4373-4 16-OCT-1945.
- <S24> SXS50132 Verbal communication: Angus Wainwright. Angus Wainwright, Verbal Communication. Verbal communication, March 2003.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Oct 21 2004 4:56PM