NHER 45136 (Monument record) - Possible World War Two military training site
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Summary
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG31SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SALHOUSE, BROADLAND, NORFOLK |
| Civil Parish | WOODBASTWICK, BROADLAND, NORFOLK |
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Full Description
October 2006. Norfolk NMP.
A possible World War Two military training area is visible on aerial photographs (S1). This training area is centred on TG 3113 1343 and comprises an area of former heathland called 'The Brakes'. Earthworks of possible practice weapons pits and other earthworks are visible on the heath on 1946 aerial photographs. It is possible that these relate to World War Two military training activity. A funnel shaped earthwork pit measuring between 2m and 14m wide is present at the southern end of the heath. It is possible that this related to some kind of light vehicle training. This earthwork was mapped but other features on the heath were defined by an extent of area polygon. Tracks present on another area of former heath, now 'Eighteen Acre Plantation', 500m to the southwest may also relate to military activity.
J. Albone (NMP) 11 October 2006.
Associated Sources (1)
- <S1> SNF65580 Vertical Aerial Photograph: RAF. 1946. RAF 106G/UK/1634 3005-6 09-JUL-1946 (NHER TG 3113A-B).
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Record last edited
Aug 12 2025 10:30AM