NHER 39183 (Monument record) - Site of World War Two camouflaged military structure

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Summary

Camouflage paint and possible structures are visible on the roof of a 20th-century building on aerial photographs taken in 1940 and 1941. Although it does not have the appearance of being purpose-built by the military, the paint and possible structures (perhaps guns?) suggest that it was used as a military structure during World War Two. Disturbed ground and the addition and removal of temporary structures in the vicinity of the building also indicate military activity of some type in the surrounding area, perhaps its use as a compound or storage area.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Location

Map sheet TG33NW
Civil Parish MUNDESLEY, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK

Map

January 2005. Norfolk NMP.
Camouflage paint is visible on the roof of a modern building on aerial photographs taken in 1940 and 1941 (S1-4). The building is centred at TG 3141 3669 and its extent, rather than a detailed outline, has been mapped by the NMP. It is not depicted on the 1902-7 Ordnance Survey map (S5), indicating an early 20th-century date, but there is no evidence that it was a purpose-built military structure. The paint and possible structures on its roof, together with signs of activity in the surrounding area, nevertheless suggest that it was used as a military building during World War Two. Subsequently, the building has been substantially modified or possibly rebuilt.
(S1-5)
S. Tremlett (NMP), 4 January 2004.

  • <S1> Vertical Aerial Photograph: RAF. 1940. RAF 2/BR186 9-10 05-SEP-1940 (NMR).
  • <S2> Oblique Aerial Photograph: RAF. 1940. NMR TG 3136/6 (MSO 31020 26/BR14/12 4879) 19-SEP-1940.
  • <S3> Vertical Aerial Photograph: RAF. 1941. RAF S/330 37-8 16-JUL-1941 (NMR).
  • <S4> Vertical Aerial Photograph: RAF. 1941. RAF S/358 23-4 30-JUL-1941 (NMR).
  • <S5> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-7. Ordnance Survey second edition 25" (1902-7) Sheet XX. 7. 25" to 1'.

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Record last edited

Jan 5 2007 2:09PM

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