WW1 and WW2 Defences - Suffolk and beyond

The Selsey Range was originally established in May 1941 in response to requests by Commands for coastwise armament training areas and an are...

 At Ward Hill, Thorpeness, there can be found the possible remains of a trench. It is approx 16m in length and runs in a northerly direction...

Undoubtedly the  best known  DFW (Directorate of Fortification and Works) drawings / designs  are the pillbox types. However, the DFW covere...

  At high water, the beach at Selsey Bill (including Medmerry) is heave shingle, and at low water hard sand and light shingle.   Landings ...