Defensive Position

Ludham Bridge crosses the River Ant and during WW2 it formed part of one of the 5 'stop lines' in Norfolk based on river, canal and broads routes. All the road and rail bridges across the Ant were mined for demolition and quite heavily defended. Ludham Bridge was classed as a 'nodal point B', a designated strategic position usual at a choke point, expected to hold out out for 3 or 4 days after invasion.
A former two storey mill was converted into a defensive position with loop holes cut in it's wall and a blast wall built around the door. It was supported by a Spigot mount near the door

The 2 storey pillbox and Spigot Mount across the river are the only remains from defences that also included a demolition chamber, flame fougasses, pillboxes, infantry post, road block, barbed wire entanglements and Allan Williams Turret.

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Source

• Text: Sharky Ward
• Photos: Anthony (Sharky) Ward