NHER 32357 (Monument record) - World War Two anti-tank emplacement
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Summary
There is an exceptionally well preserved 1940 Type 28a anti-tank emplacement for two anti-tank guns at this site. This World War Two spigot mortar gun emplacement has been up-ended and relocated on its side in a corner of the field, although it was probably originally sited to command approaches to the Three Holes Bridge.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF50SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | UPWELL, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
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Full Description
Three Holes Bridge.
1940 type 28a anti-tank emplacement for two pdr anti-tank gun. Exceptionally well preserved.
Survey No. I2-3.
Second World War spigot mortar gun emplacement up-ended and relocated on side in corner of field. Probably originally sited to command approaches to the bridge.
Survey No. I2-2 (S1).
See record form in file by source. [1].
D. Walker (NLA), July 1996.
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Record last edited
Feb 9 2007 2:36PM