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Monument record MKE124361 - Anti-Landing Obstacles, south-west of Birchington Vale Holiday Park
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 07-APR-2021.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 3175 6784 (231m by 492m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR36NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | THANET, KENT |
| Civil Parish | MANSTON, 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 07-APR-2021. 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 07-APR-2021 (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
Nov 6 2024 11:01AM