Monument record MLI43257 - Anti-Tank Cubes, Merrikin's Pullover
Summary
Anti-tank cubes of the Second World War Coastal Crust, at Merrikin's Pullover.
Type and Period (1)
- ANTI TANK CUBE (Second World War to 21st Century - 1940 AD to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
Anti-tanks cubes, visible on Google Maps satellite imagery. {1}
Ten anti-tank cubes, each measuring roughly 4ft by 4ft, are located across the beach exit. {2}{3}
The cubes were made of reinforced concrete, with each measuring approximately 5ft by 5ft. They were set into three rows, in a rough diamond plan, to block the advance of enemy vehicles through the gap in the sea bank in this area. For the full description and the legal address of this listed building please refer to the appropriate List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. {4}
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SLI11533 Website: Google. 2006->. Google Maps and Street View. www.google.co.uk/maps. Accessed 20/12/2011.
- <2> SLI4545 Unpublished Document: Dr Mike Osborne. 1999. Defence of Britain Gazetteer. p.1.
- <3> SLI14623 Digital Archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Archive. 15773.
- <4> SLI13386 Website: Historic England (formerly English Heritage). 2011->. The National Heritage List for England. http://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/. 1443966.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 4443 9584 (17m by 20m) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SKIDBROOKE WITH SALTFLEET HAVEN, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
| Civil Parish | SOUTH SOMERCOTES, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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