Monument record MLI43254 - Gun Emplacement, Somercotes Haven
Summary
Gun emplacement of the Second World War Coastal Crust, at Somercotes Haven.
Type and Period (1)
- GUN EMPLACEMENT (Second World War to 21st Century - 1940 AD to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Open, light anti-aircraft gun position. Entered by a tunnel to the south-west. {1}
Several photographs of the former gun emplacement were taken during a site visit, conducted in February 2016 to assess the impact of proposed repair and alteration works. {2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI4545 Unpublished Document: Dr Mike Osborne. 1999. Defence of Britain Gazetteer. p.1.
- <2> SLI15323 Photograph: Lincolnshire County Council. 2016. Photographs of the Gun Emplacement, Somercotes Haven. Digital. -.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TA 41150 00599 (5m by 5m) Surveyed |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTH SOMERCOTES, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
May 25 2021 9:16AM
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