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Monument Number 1391041
Hob Uid: 1391041
Location : East Riding of Yorkshire Brandesburton
Grid Ref : TA1345049080
Summary : A World War Two concrete trench system, known as a seagull trench, situated at Catfoss Airfield. This type of trench took the form of a flattened letter "W" shape, resembling the shape of a seagull's wings. It had a concrete flat roof which would have been covered with turf. The trench was built in 1940-1941. It was said to be extant and in fair condition in 1999.
More information : A seagull trench near Brandesburton Grange, Catfoss Airfield, TA 1345 4908. A concrete trench system. In Fair condition (visited 1995 and 1999). (1)

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Source details : The two databases developed by the Project can be searched on-line through the Archaeology Data Service at http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/specColl/dob/index.cfm
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Monument Period Name : Second World War
Display Date : Built 1940-1941
Monument End Date : 1941
Monument Start Date : 1940
Monument Type : Trench
Evidence : Structure, Earthwork

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External Cross Reference Source : Defence of Britain Database UID
External Cross Reference Number : S0002869
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External Cross Reference Source : DoB Anti Invasion Database UID
External Cross Reference Number : S0002869
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : TA 14 NW 60
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Activity type : MEASURED SURVEY
Start Date : 1995-04-01
End Date : 2002-03-01

Historic England Research Records

Monument Number 1391041