Record Details
| NHER Number: | 3554 |
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| Type of record: | Monument |
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| Name: | World War Two tank obstacle |
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Summary
A World War Two tank obstacle consisting of concrete blocks laid across the River Bure in front of Buxton Mill (NHER 3553). Most of the blocks are on the north bank of the river.
Images - none
Location
Full description
Tank obstacle. Concrete blocks across river in front of Buxton Mill. Mostly on north bank.
Seen by E. Rose (NAU), 10 May 1975.
These are quite rare anti tank blocks from about 1940.
Survey no. G4-3.
Information from [1]. See record form in file.
D.Walker (NLA) July 1996.
2 August 1995. NLA air photography.
Anti tank blocks visible.
S. Massey (NLA), 3 August 2001.
Monument Types
- DYKE (DEFENCE) (World War Two - 1939 AD to 1945 AD)
- TANK TRAP (World War Two - 1939 AD to 1945 AD)
Associated Finds - none
Protected Status - none
Sources and further reading
| --- | Aerial Photograph: Edwards, D.A. (NLA). 1995. TG 2322G - L. |
| --- | Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card. |
| --- | Secondary File: Secondary File. |
Related records - none
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