NHER 49171 (Monument record) - A World War Two roadblock on Danby Road, Gorleston on Sea
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Summary
The remains of a World War Two roadblock are visible on wartime aerial photographs on Danby Road, Gorleston on Sea.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG50SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT YARMOUTH, GREAT YARMOUTH, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
January 2006. Norfolk NMP.
The remains of a World War Two roadblock are visible on wartime aerial photographs on Danby Road, Gorleston on Sea (S1). The site is centred on TG 5234 0491. In 1944 all that remains of this roadblock are markings on the road surface, which indicate that two horizontal bars or rails for erected across the road.
S. Massey (NMP), 24 January 2006.
Associated Sources (1)
- <S1> SNF66171 Vertical Aerial Photograph: RAF. 1944. RAF 106G/LA/21 4014-5 04-JUL-1944 (NMR).
Site and Feature Types and Periods (2)
Object Types (0)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Dec 8 2010 11:38AM