Monument record IKN 080 - World War II military training area, including minefields, barbed wire and a slit trench.
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Summary
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 42684 55564 (1052m by 451m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM45NW |
| Civil Parish | IKEN, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (4)
- MILITARY TRAINING SITE (Second World War - 1939 AD? to 1945 AD? (at some time))
- MINEFIELD (Second World War - 1939 AD? to 1945 AD? (at some time))
- BARBED WIRE OBSTRUCTION (Second World War - 1939 AD? to 1945 AD? (at some time))
- SLIT TRENCH (Early 20th century to Mid 20th century - 1901 AD to 1955 AD (at some time))
Full Description
An area of intensive military training activity is visible as earthworks and associated features south and east of Yarn Hill in 1945.(S1-2) The features include numerous probable minefields around TM 423555 (with a further area at TM42945571) with what may be flamethrower and flail clearance attempts, as well as a number of sections of probable barbed wire (TM 42805571, TM 42835571, TM 43005571, TM 43145565 and TM 43195569) and a slit trench (TM 42825578). The south side of the Alde Estuary was used during World War II for armoured vehicle training and this area is one of a number of military sites around here. The fields are grassland or arable by 1955. (S3)
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Aug 6 2013 2:20PM