Monument record MLI91773 - Gun Emplacement, Red Farm, North Somercotes

Summary

Gun emplacement of the Second World War Coastal Crust, to the east of Red Farm, North Somercotes.

Type and Period (1)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Full Description

A gun emplacement of the Second World War Coastal Crust is believed to have been located in this area to the east of Red Farm, North Somercotes. The emplacement would have housed a 6 pounder gun. {1} The remains of a concrete structure believed to have been the gun platform was recorded at this site in 2008. The structure is rectangular in shape and made of concrete blocks. It looked to be in relatively good condition at the time of recording. {2}

Sources/Archives (2)

  •  Unpublished Document: Dr Mike Osborne. 1999. Defence of Britain Notes. -.
  •  Photograph: Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust. 2008. Second World War Coastal Defence Site Photographs. No.2.

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Location

Grid reference Centred TF 43970 98016 (11m by 11m) Surveyed
Civil Parish NORTH SOMERCOTES, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE

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Record last edited

Jun 7 2021 3:23PM

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