Monument record MLI125122 - Possible Anti-Landing Obstacle, RAF Theddlethorpe
Summary
Several parallel lines of iron posts on the beach to the north-east of RAF Theddlethorpe. May be the remains of Second World War anti-landing obstacles.
Type and Period (2)
- ANTI LANDING OBSTACLE ? (Second World War to 21st Century - 1940 AD to 2050 AD)
- MARKER POST ? (Second World War to 21st Century - 1940 AD to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Several parallel lines of iron posts are on the beach to the north-east of RAF Theddlethorpe. May possibly represent the remains of Second World War anti-landing obstacles, or perhaps range marker or target posts for the beachfront bombing range. {1}{2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI14623 Digital Archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Archive. 16252.
- <2> SLI17088 Bibliographic Reference: William Foot. 2006. Beaches, Fields, Streets, and Hills… : The Anti-Invasion Landscapes of England, 1940. CBA Research Report 144, pp.166-73.
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Location
| Grid reference | TF 478 909 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | THEDDLETHORPE ALL SAINTS, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
May 5 2022 9:47AM
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