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Kessingland: WW2 pill box swept out to sea due to coastal erosion near Lowestoft




A series of photos has shown the effects of coastal erosion as a WW2 pill box has been washed out to sea.

The photos, taken by Simon Downer, reveal the changing landscape between Kessingland and Cove Hythe, near Lowestoft, over the past five to six years.

Coastal erosion in Suffolk has been a major issue and plans were submitted earlier this month for several seaside cottages to be relocated.

The images were captured during dog walks with the most recent showing the historic pill box almost completely submerged in the sea.

You can view all the photos below:

The WW2 pill box in Kessingland. Picture: Simon Downer
The WW2 pill box in Kessingland. Picture: Simon Downer
One said the photo series was 'shocking'. Picture: Simon Downer
One said the photo series was 'shocking'. Picture: Simon Downer
These pictures were taken over a five to six year period. Picture: Simon Downer
These pictures were taken over a five to six year period. Picture: Simon Downer
Coastal erosion in Suffolk is a major concern for residents. Picture: Simon Downer
Coastal erosion in Suffolk is a major concern for residents. Picture: Simon Downer
Many dog walkers in the area are familiar with the sinking building. Picture: Simon Downer
Many dog walkers in the area are familiar with the sinking building. Picture: Simon Downer
The most recent photo shows the pill box almost completed submerged. Picture: Simon Downer
The most recent photo shows the pill box almost completed submerged. Picture: Simon Downer

Many fellow dog walkers were shocked on social media to see how much the landscape has changed in less than a decade.

One commented: “Shocking. That really brings it up home.”