Record Details

NHER Number:17338
Type of record:Monument
Name:World War Two Home Guard shelter outside southwest corner of St Peter's Churchyard

Summary

A World War Two pillbox or defensive structure stands at this location. It is built from brick with a concrete roof. The door is to the north and there are two small windows and a ventilator to the south. It is believed that this structure was built for use by the Home Guard.

Images - none

Location

Grid Reference:TF 8555 2230
Map Sheet:TF82SE
Parish:WEASENHAM ST PETER, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK

Full description

3 June 1981. Visit by E. Rose (NAU).
Pillbox or defensive structure.
Brick, rectangular with concrete roof. Door to north. Two small high windows and ventilator to south.
E. Rose (NAU) 3 June 1981.

Record form in file by source [1], who adds - Home Guard structure.

Monument Types

  • PILLBOX (World War Two - 1939 AD to 1945 AD)

Associated Finds - none

Protected Status - none

Sources and further reading

---Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
---Secondary File: Secondary File.

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