Monument record MKE125062 - Barbed wire entanglements north-east of Ivy Cottage Hill
Summary
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 3262 6557 (240m by 97m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR36NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | THANET, KENT |
| Civil Parish | MINSTER, THANET, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Barbed wire entanglements of Second World War date were visible as structures in RAF/HLA/407 V 77 28-FEB-1942. They formed part of defences to the south-west corner of the former grass outfield of RAF Manston and were removed before the construction of the crash runway in 1943-44. These features were recorded as demolished structures in Next Perspectives APGB Imagery 07-APR-2021 and were mapped as part of the Historic England Isle of Thanet project in 2024. (1-2)
<1> Historic England Archive, 1941-1960, Historic England Archive RAF vertical aerial photographs, RAF/HLA/407 V 77 28-FEB-1942 (Archive). SKE57101.
<3> 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 (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Historic England Thanet Landscape - Aerial Investigation Mapping (EKE23827)
Record last edited
Nov 25 2024 5:32PM