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Structure plotted from air photograph.
(Source: Air Photograph 1946/11/13)
Angled rectangular structure termed a section post. One of three similar structures at this location [see UORNs 6048 and 16497]. Plotted from OS 1:2500 sheet.
(Source: Map 1968)
Angled section post with 18 embrasures in its E and SE faces. Some of the embrasures have recently been covered with white patches. Two doorways at the N and S ends. All concrete. No proper access here as entry to this part of Cowpen Marsh is forbidden because of possible contamination. Despite this warning, however, access is possible via a stile and footbridge. UORNs 6048 and 16497 lie close to the W and NW forming a remarkable group.
(Source: Field Visit 2003/05/01)
| Type of site | SECTION POST |
|---|---|
| Location | Cowpen Marsh, S of Greatham Creek, on dyke approx. 250yds W of Seaton Carew Road (A178). |
| Area |
Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees, England |
| Grid reference |
NZ 50670 25320
(Scale: 1:2500
)
|
| Period | WW2 |
| Condition | Good |
| Materials | Reinforced Concrete |
| Recorder | Foot, William (English Heritage Defence Areas Project) |
| Defence grouping |
Greatham Creek defended locality - Defences of the rear defended locality of Greatham Creek. |
| Photographs |
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| DOB site reference: | S0016498 |
| Reference |
1946/11/13 CPE/UK/1835 (frs.3054-3055) |
| Event |
Construction, In the period 1940 1941 Field Visit, On 2003/05/01 |
