NHER 38425 (Monument record) - Site of World War Two obstructions and enclosures on Kelling Heath
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Summary
A series of World War Two barbed wire obstructions and enclosures on Kelling Heath are visible on aerial photographs. These form part of military training area on the heath.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG14SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | KELLING, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
January 2004. Norfolk NMP.
World War Two barbed wire on Kelling Heath, visible on RAF aerial photographs from 1946 (S1). A large enclosed area, approximately 190m across, centred on TG 1080 4165. A smaller loop of barbed wire is centred on TG 1096 4172. These defences would have formed part of the World War Two training area on the heath.
S. Massey (NMP), 13 January 2004.
Associated Sources (1)
- <S1> SNF58658 Vertical Aerial Photograph: RAF. 1946. RAF 106G/UK/1571 4221-2 07-JUN-1946 (Norfolk SMR TG 1041A, TG 1141B).
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (0)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Jun 27 2025 8:51AM