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Monument record MKE124355 - Anti-Landing Obstacles, north of Acol
Summary
Second World War anti-landing obstacles are visible as structures on US/7PH/GB/LOC286 V 5012 19-APR-1944. The obstacle is formed by a series of anti-landing poles. The features are demolished structures on the latest Next Perspectives APGB Imagery 05-MAY-2018.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 3104 6851 (638m by 1950m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR36NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | THANET, KENT |
| Civil Parish | ACOL, THANET, KENT |
| Civil Parish | BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Second World War anti-landing obstacles are visible as structures on US/7PH/GB/LOC286 V 5012 19-APR-1944. The obstacle is formed by a series of anti-landing poles. The features are demolished structures on the latest Next Perspectives APGB Imagery 05-MAY-2018. The features were recorded as part of the Thanet Lanscape Mapping project. (1-2)
<1> Next Perspectives, 2003-2021, Next Perspectives APGB orthophotography, Next Perspectives APGB Imagery 05-MAY-2018 (Archive). SKE57110.
<2> Historic England Archive, 1941-1960, Historic England Archive RAF vertical aerial photographs, US/7PH/GB/LOC286 V 5012 19-APR-1944 (Archive). SKE57101.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Historic England Thanet Landscape - Aerial Investigation Mapping (EKE23827)
Record last edited
Mar 6 2025 3:10PM