Record Details
NHER Number: | 62775 |
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Type of record: | Monument |
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Name: | World War Two Allan Williams Turrett |
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Summary
Remains of a rare Allan Williams Turret became visible on Bacton beach following a series of storms. Photographs appear to indicate that the turret has been detached from any associated structural remains. The turrent would have formed part of a World War Two gun emplacement which formed part of the coastal defences recorded under NHER 38791.
Images - none
Location
Grid Reference: | TG 3495 3368 |
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Map Sheet: | TG33SW |
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Parish: | BACTON, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
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Full description
March 2018. Casual obesrvation.
Remains of a rare Allan Williams Turret became visible on Bacton beach following a series of storms.
Several members of the public reported the presence of the remains to the Historic Environment Record.
Photographs (S1) taken in May 2018 appear to indicate that the turret has been detached from any associated structural remains.
The turrent would have formed part of a World War Two gun emplacement which formed part of the coastal defences recorded under NHER 38791.
H. Hamilton (HES), 23 May 2018.
Monument Types
- ALLAN WILLIAMS TURRET (World War Two - 1939 AD to 1945 AD)
Associated Finds - none
Protected Status - none
Sources and further reading
<S1> | Photograph: Pursey, I. 2018. Photograph of Allan Williams Turrent revealed on Bacton Beach. |
Related records
38791 | Part of: Site of World War Two military features (Monument) |