2nd World War Archaeology of Suffolk

[Malish]

Ok, only slightly boaty, I came across a a site providing four free guides to the 2nd World War archaeology of Suffolk. If you are interested then here's the link:

https://heritage.suffolk.gov.uk/sec...JpkgBgocr8vWmnGZd-suDiY3BlBqyE8uPeb8-kA_0RHPk

 

[johnalison]

That looks very interesting. I'll make time later to have a proper go at it.

 

[LittleSister]

If you haven't already discovered it, there's also a map based 'heritage explorer' (all eras, not restricted to WW2) with archaeological finds, designations such as listed buildings, etc. The same thing is available for Norfolk.

https://heritage.suffolk.gov.uk/map?scale=50000&lat=6843599&lon=80770

 

[Applescruffs]

Ok, only slightly boaty, I came across a a site providing four free guides to the 2nd World War archaeology of Suffolk. If you are interested then here's the link:

https://heritage.suffolk.gov.uk/sec...JpkgBgocr8vWmnGZd-suDiY3BlBqyE8uPeb8-kA_0RHPk

Great find , and many thanks for sharing,

Cheers,

 

[dolabriform]

Thanks for sharing

 

[Kukri]

Thanks. I had found some of these remains, but reading a proper historical account places everything in context.

The best maintained bit must surely be the bit that we all know - the Gunshed at Levington, home to EYE Ltd. But I had not appreciated that the shed was on rails whilst the 12” naval gun that it protected was firmly bolted into place. It makes more sense now!

 

[Hydrozoan]

Thanks. This may also be of interest: http://www.geograph.org.uk/article/Pillboxes-in-East-Anglia

 

[Applescruffs]

Thanks. I had found some of these remains, but reading a proper historical account places everything in context.

The best maintained bit must surely be the bit that we all know - the Gunshed at Levington, home to EYE Ltd. But I had not appreciated that the shed was on rails whilst the 12” naval gun that it protected was firmly bolted into place. It makes more sense now!

I found that quite bizarre..... I thought the gun travelled on a circular section of track, thus allowing a 360 degree arc of fire, we learn something new every day !