It should not be assumed that this site is publicly accessible and it may be on private property. Do not trespass.
Monument record MKE124457 - Second World War gun emplacement, Royal Esplanade, Westbrook.
Summary
Second World Warembanked gun emplacement and slit trench on the Royal Esplanade opposite the NW corner of Westcliff Gardens, Westbrook visible as an earthwork/structure on RAF/HLA/540 RV 6003 17-MAY-1942 The feature is later seen to have been demolished on Next Perspectives APGB Imagery 07-APR-2021.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 3390 7050 (9m by 5m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR37SW |
| Civil Parish | MARGATE, THANET, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| District | THANET, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<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 (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Historic England Thanet Landscape - Aerial Investigation Mapping (EKE23827)
Record last edited
Jan 21 2025 1:38PM