NHER 27435 (Monument record) - Site of World War Two Nissen hut
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Summary
A World War Two curved or polygonal profile hut, perhaps a Nissen hut, is visible as a structure on 1940s aerial photographs. There is no evidence that this was a military site, and the hut was probably used for a purpose related to civil defence and/or shelter. It was removed soon after the end of the war.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG50NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT YARMOUTH, GREAT YARMOUTH, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
July 2005. Norfolk NMP.
A World War Two Nissen-type hut is visible as an extant structure on aerial photographs (S1-2), centred at TG 5276 0791. It was erected in March 1944 (S3-4) and presumably related to civil defence although its exact function is unclear. Later aerial photographs indicate that it was removed by 1946.
(S1-4)
S. Tremlett (NMP), 7 July 2005.
Associated Sources (4)
- <S1> SNF56481 Vertical Aerial Photograph: RAF. 1944. RAF 106G/LA/21 5159-60 04-JUL-1944 (NMR).
- <S2> SNF56477 Vertical Aerial Photograph: RAF. 1945. RAF 106G/UK/726 5159-60 26-AUG-1945 (NMR).
- <S3> SNF56476 Vertical Aerial Photograph: RAF. 1944. RAF HLA/686 3207-8 02-MAR-1944 (NMR).
- <S4> SNF56482 Vertical Aerial Photograph: RAF. 1944. RAF HLA/694 4094-5 26-MAR-1944 (NMR).
Site and Feature Types and Periods (4)
Object Types (0)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Dec 7 2010 11:43AM