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WWII Defensive Structures

Earthworks & Slit Trenches

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Trenches from both world wars are pretty rare to find in good condition after nearly 100 years in the open air.

A well preserved cement filled sandbag firing position, River Wey Guildford.
A well preserved cement filled sandbag firing position, River Wey Guildford.
Tim Denton 2013
A fine example of a surviving trench system used for training as well as anti invasion measures. Near Aldershot, Hants.
Tim Denton 2013
A V trench firing position covering the Guildford Rd, Ash.
Tim Denton 2013
Zig Zag trench system surviving close to an anti tank ditch Near Aldershot, Hants. Tim Denton 2013
Trench at Ness Battery, Orkney.
Trench at Ness Battery, Orkney.
Trench at Ness Battery, Orkney.
Trench at Ness Battery, Orkney.
Trench at Ness Battery, Orkney.
Trench at Ness Battery, Orkney.
Trench at Ness Battery, Orkney.
Trench at Ness Battery, Orkney.
V shaped Trench at Castle Battery, Shapinsay, Orkney.
V shaped Trench at Castle Battery, Shapinsay, Orkney.
V shaped Trench at Castle Battery, Shapinsay, Orkney.
V shaped Trench at Castle Battery, Shapinsay, Orkney.
Fire Trench, Harlow Hill. RAF Ouston e33137
Fire Trench, Harlow Hill. RAF Ouston e33137
Fire Trench, Harlow Hill. RAF Ouston
Fire Trench, Harlow Hill. RAF Ouston e33137
Fire Trench, Harlow Hill. RAF Ouston e33137
Fire Trench, Harlow Hill. RAF Ouston e33137
Fire Trench, Harlow Hill. RAF Ouston e33137
Fire Trench, Harlow Hill. RAF Ouston e33137

 

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