NHER 67124 (Monument) - Probable remains of World War Two pillbox
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Summary
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG41NE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HEMSBY, GREAT YARMOUTH, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
February 2006. Norfolk NMP.
Aerial photographs taken in 1944 and 1945 (S1)-(S2) shown a Type 24 pillbox at TG 4969 1703, in the south-west corner of the military camp that occupied a pre-existing holiday camp during World War Two (NHER 27370).
P. Watkins (HES), 6 February 2023.
July 2020. Desk-based Assessment.
Assessment of potential impact of proposed development at former Pontins Holiday Camp.
During a site visit undertaken as part of this study a mound was noted at this location, which potentially covers the surviving remains of this pillbox.
See report (S3) for further details.
P. Watkins (HES), 20 June 2023.
Associated Sources (3)
- <S1> SNF61014 Vertical Aerial Photograph: RAF. 1944. RAF 106G/LA/17 4009-10 28-MAY-1944 (NMR).
- <S2> SNF61015 Vertical Aerial Photograph: RAF. 1945. RAF 106G/UK/832 3211-2 23-SEP-1945 (NHER TG 4817B, TG 4917A).
- <S3> SNF102274 Unpublished Contractor Report: Hanson, K. 2020. Former Pontins Site, Beach Road, Hemsby, Norfolk, NR29 4HL. Archaeological Desk Based Assessment. Parker Planning Services Ltd.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (0)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Jun 20 2023 3:15PM