NHER 19217 (Monument record) - Site of Allan Williams turret
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Summary
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF70SE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | COCKLEY CLEY, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
Mortar position, gun cupola, north of Hall.
Formerly in remarkable state of survival.
Usual concrete post surrounded by circular dome metal structure with rectangular extension to one side.
Dome had sliding section for gun to emerge.
Ring on top for lifting by crane.
Demolished May 1983.
Parts lying in heap by drive.
D. Edwards (NAU) 1 June 1983.
See (S1), which adds:
Site of rare 1940 Alan Williams Turret. Was in good condition until May 1983.
Cupola remains now sited by Hall.
Survey No. J4-8.
D. Walker (NLA) July 1996.
Associated Sources (3)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (0)
Related NHER Records (5)
- All Groups: NHER 48902 - Related to: World War Two Allan Williams turret (Monument)
- All Groups: NHER 48903 - Related to: World War Two Allan Williams turret (Monument)
- All Groups: NHER 48904 - Related to: World War Two Allan Williams turret (Monument)
- All Groups: NHER 48905 - Related to: World War Two Allan Williams turret (relocated) (Monument)
- All Groups: NHER 48906 - Related to: World War Two Allan Williams turret (relocated) (Monument)
Record last edited
Jan 25 2011 12:00PM