It should not be assumed that this site is publicly accessible and it may be on private property. Do not trespass.
Monument record MKE124313 - A Second World War barbed bire entanglement , Westbrook Bay, Westbrook
Summary
The site of a Second World barbed wire entanglement obstructing the Esplande and beach access visible on RAF aerial photographs RAF/HLA/540 RV 6003 17-MAY-1942.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 3348 7058 (232m by 175m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR37SW |
| Civil Parish | MARGATE, THANET, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| District | THANET, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
The site of a Second World barbed wire entanglement obstructing the Esplande and beach access visible on RAF aerial photographs RAF/HLA/540 RV 6003 17-MAY-1942. This is part of a line of defences protecting access from the beach. These were mapped as part of the Historic England Thanet Landscape Mapping Project 2024. Removed after the end of the war. (1-2)
<1> Historic England Archive, 1941-1960, Historic England Archive RAF vertical aerial photographs, RAF/HLA/540 RV 6003 17-MAY-1942 (Archive). SKE57101.
<2> Next Perspectives, 2003-2021, Next Perspectives APGB orthophotography, Next Perspectives APGB Imagery 07-APR-2021 (Archive). SKE57110.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Historic England Thanet Landscape - Aerial Investigation Mapping (EKE23827)
Record last edited
Mar 4 2025 4:34PM