NHER 42465 (Monument record) - A possible World War Two observation tower, Cliff Hotel, Gorleston on Sea.

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Summary

A possible World War Two observation tower is visible on aerial photographs next to the Cliff Hotel, Gorleston on Sea. This square tower is constructed on the hill in-between 1941 and 1944 and would have provided extensive views of the harbour, seafront and horizon. It is likely that the Hotel would have been commandeered for military use during the war. A number of air raid shelters are situated immediate behind the hotel (NHER 42339).

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Location

Map sheet	TG50SW
Civil Parish	GREAT YARMOUTH, GREAT YARMOUTH, NORFOLK

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January 2006. Norfolk NMP.
A possible World War Two observation tower is visible on aerial photographs next to the Cliff Hotel, Gorleston on Sea (S1-S2). This square tower is constructed on the hill in-between 1941 and 1944 and would have provided extensive views of the harbour, seafront and horizon (S1-S3). The tower is 5m square and centred on TG 5293 0350. It appears to be around three stories high, as it is the same height as the Cliff Hotel. It is likely that the Hotel would have been commandeered for military use during the war. A number of air raid shelters are situated immediate behind the hotel (NHER 42339).
S. Massey (NMP), 26 January 2006.

Associated Sources (3)

<S1> SNF60660 Vertical Aerial Photograph: RAF. 1941. RAF 268F/BR172 15-16 10-FEB-1941 (NMR).
<S2> SNF60645 Vertical Aerial Photograph: RAF. 1944. RAF 106G/LA/27 3058-9 05-AUG-1944 (NMR).
<S3> SNF60763 Vertical Aerial Photograph: RAF. 1945. RAF 106G/UK/726 5325-6 26-AUG-1945 (NMR).

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Record last edited

Dec 8 2010 11:38AM