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Monument record TR 36 NW 1389 - WWII trenches, District Park, Manston
Summary
During a small open area excavation carried out by Kent Archaeological Projects at District Park Manston, two large intercutting ditch features were observed in the northern part of the site. Associated finds suggest they date to WWII and possibly form part of a defensive structure surrounding Manston Airfield. (location accurate to the nearest 1m based on available information)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 3379 6746 (197m by 129m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR36NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | THANET, KENT |
| Civil Parish | MANSTON, THANET, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (4)
Full Description
<1> Kent Archaeological Projects, 2023, Archaeological Investigation Area 1, District Park, Manston Road, Margate, Kent Ct9 4lz (Unpublished document). SKE56956.
<2> Kent Archaeological Projects, 2023, Report of an archaeological investigation by open-area excavation prior to development on the site of Area 1, District Park, Manston Road, Margate, Kent (Unpublished document). SKE56398.
<3> Historic England Archive, 1920-2024, Historic England Archive Specialist oblique aerial photographs, NMR 2134/1094 26-APR-1983 (Archive). SKE57106.
<4> Historic England Archive, 1941-1960, Historic England Archive RAF vertical aerial photographs, RAF/HLA/564 V 6019 01-JUN-1942 (Archive). SKE57101.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SKE56956 Unpublished document: Kent Archaeological Projects. 2023. Archaeological Investigation Area 1, District Park, Manston Road, Margate, Kent Ct9 4lz.
- <2> SKE56398 Unpublished document: Kent Archaeological Projects. 2023. Report of an archaeological investigation by open-area excavation prior to development on the site of Area 1, District Park, Manston Road, Margate, Kent.
- <3> SKE57106 Archive: Historic England Archive. 1920-2024. Historic England Archive Specialist oblique aerial photographs. NMR 2134/1094 26-APR-1983.
- <4> SKE57101 Archive: Historic England Archive. 1941-1960. Historic England Archive RAF vertical aerial photographs. RAF/HLA/564 V 6019 01-JUN-1942.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Intrusive Event: Open-area excavation prior to development on the site of Area 1, District Park, Manston Road, Margate (Ref: DPM-EVAL (Area1) -23) (EKE24031)
- Event Boundary: Open-area excavation prior to development on the site of Area 1, District Park, Manston Road, Margate (Ref: DPM-EVAL (Area1) -23) (EKE23538)
Record last edited
Dec 4 2024 11:32AM