NHER 42329 (Monument record) - World War Two slit trench on Quay Road, South Pier, Gorleston on Sea
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Summary
A World War Two slit trench is visible on aerial photographs on Quay Road, South Pier Gorleston. This trench would have formed part of harbour and quayside defences.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG50SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT YARMOUTH, GREAT YARMOUTH, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
January 2006. Norfolk NMP.
A World War Two slit trench is visible on aerial photographs from 1941 of Quay Road, South Pier, Gorleston (S1). The trench is centred on TG 5307 0362 and is 12m long and zigzag in plan. This trench would have formed part of harbour and quayside defences. It had been infilled by July 1944 (S2).
S. Massey (NMP), 23 January 2006.
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Record last edited
Oct 5 2012 2:11PM