NHER 27472 (Monument record) - World War Two slit trench
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Summary
A World War Two slit trench (with a zig-zag shape) is visible on aerial photographs of this area that were taken in 1940 and 1945.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG51SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CAISTER ON SEA, GREAT YARMOUTH, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
July 2005. Norfolk NMP.
A World War Two slit trench is visible on contemporary aerial photographs (S1 to S2). This defensive earthwork was located at TG 5151 1334. The trench has a typical zig zag plan with an adjacent bank and measures up to 30m. The trench appears to have been in place by August 1940 (S1).
J. Albone (NMP), 15 July 2005
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Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (0)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Jan 6 2006 11:24AM