NHER 54255 (Monument record) - World War Two trenches and weapons pits

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Summary

The site of World War Two trenches, weapons pits and other signs of recent disturbance assumed to relate to military activity is visible on aerial photographs to the west of Mousehold Heath. A number of possible military structures were also tentatively identified, although on comparison with other structures in the area it was felt that these may relate to benches or hardstanding for benches.

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Map sheet	TG20NW
Civil Parish	NORWICH, NORWICH, NORFOLK

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July 2010. Norfolk NMP.
The site of World War Two trenches, weapons pits and other signs of recent disturbance assumed to relate to military activity is visible on aerial photographs to the west of Mousehold Heath (S1-S3). A number of possible military structures were also tentatively identified, although on comparison with other structures in the area it was felt that these may relate to benches or hardstanding for benches.
S. Horlock (NMP), 1 July 2010.

Associated Sources (3)

<S1> SNF75133 Vertical Aerial Photograph: RAF. 1942. RAF 268B/AC44 7-8 05-APR-1942 (NMR).
<S2> SNF75132 Vertical Aerial Photograph: RAF. 1942. RAF HLA/447 (FP) 29-30 30-APR-1942 (NMR).
<S3> SNF75134 Vertical Aerial Photograph: RAF. 1945. RAF 106G/UK/776 6055-7 07-SEP-1945 (NMR).

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Record last edited

Jul 1 2010 10:32AM