Monument record MKE124952 - Anti Landing Obstacle, south of Plumstone Road

Summary

Second World War anti landing obstacles are visible as structures on US/7PH/GP/LOC295 V 5008 20-APR-1944. The obstacle is formed of anti landing poles. The feature is demolished on the latest Next Perspectives APGB Imagery 07-APR-2021.

Location

Grid reference Centred TR 2895 6609 (228m by 36m)
Map sheet TR26NE
County KENT
District THANET, KENT
Civil Parish MONKTON, THANET, KENT

Map

Type and Period (2)

Full Description

Second World War anti landing obstacles are visible as structures on US/7PH/GP/LOC295 V 5008 20-APR-1944. The obstacle is formed of anti landing poles. The feature is demolished on the latest Next Perspectives APGB Imagery 07-APR-2021. The feature was mapped as part of the Thanet Landscape 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, 1944, Historic England Archive USAF vertical aerial photographs, US/7PH/GP/LOC295 V 5008 20-APR-1944 (Archive). SKE57114.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Archive: Next Perspectives. 2003-2021. Next Perspectives APGB orthophotography. Next Perspectives APGB Imagery 07-APR-2021.
  • <2> Archive: Historic England Archive. 1944. Historic England Archive USAF vertical aerial photographs. US/7PH/GP/LOC295 V 5008 20-APR-1944.

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

Nov 21 2024 9:32AM