NHER 45045 (Monument record) - World War Two slit trench
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Summary
A World War Two slit trench is visible on aerial photographs. A zigzag plan ‘seagull’ type slit trench was positioned adjacent to Yarmouth Road in Geldeston where it originally formed a junction with Norwich Road. It is likely that it was positioned to defend this road junction.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TM49SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GELDESTON, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
September 2006. Norfolk NMP
A World War Two slit trench is visible on aerial photographs (S1). This earthwork was located at TM 4040 9232. A zigzag plan ‘seagull’ type slit trench was positioned adjacent to Yarmouth Road in Geldeston where it originally formed a junction with Norwich Road. It is likely that it was positioned to defend this road junction.
J. Albone (NMP), 06 September 2006
Associated Sources (1)
- <S1> SNF65369 Vertical Aerial Photograph: RAF. 1945. RAF 106G/UK/930 4100-1 16-OCT-1945 (NHER TM 4092B-C).
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (0)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Feb 28 2022 10:25AM