Monument record EBV 025 - World War II strongpoint comprising pillboxes, trenches and barbed wire, overlooking anti tank cubes and the beach.
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Summary
World War II strongpoint comprising pillboxes, trenches and barbed wire, overlooking anti tank cubes and the beach before Easton Broad.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 51838 79008 (135m by 235m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM57NW |
| Civil Parish | EASTON BAVENTS, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
| Civil Parish | REYDON, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (6)
- FORTIFICATION (Second World War - 1940 AD? to 1945 AD? (at some time))
- PILLBOX (Second World War - 1940 AD? to 1945 AD? (at some time))
- TRENCH (Second World War - 1940 AD? to 1945 AD? (at some time))
- SLIT TRENCH (Second World War - 1940 AD? to 1945 AD? (at some time))
- BARBED WIRE OBSTRUCTION (Second World War - 1940 AD? to 1945 AD? (at some time))
- TANK TRAP (Second World War - 1940 AD? to 1945 AD? (at some time))
Full Description
World War II strongpoint (TM 518790), which develops from a trench and pillbox (at TM 51857902) in 1940 (S1) to 4 probable pillboxes (TM 51857902, TM 51867897, TM 51877903 and TM 51897904) with associated trenches and slit trenches within barbed wire visible in 1941 (S2). The strongpoint was located on high ground south of Easton Broad, overlooked the open beach before the Broad and was fronted by a line of anti tank cubes. The features have since been eroded away.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Jan 10 2020 2:17PM