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Monument record TR 36 NW 1415 - Anti-invasion defences in the form of posts laid out in a grid through open fields to the north of Cliffsend
Summary
Anti-invasion defences in the form of posts laid out in a grid through open fields to the north of Cliffsend visible on aerial photographs taken in 1941 and 1942.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 3490 6520 (1m by 0m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR36NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | THANET, KENT |
| Civil Parish | MANSTON, THANET, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Anti-invasion defences in the form of posts laid out in a grid through open fields to the north of Cliffsend (centred on TR 3490 6521) visible on aerial photographs taken in 1941 and 1942. The posts were designed to impede landing of aircraft in fields over a certain size. The network of posts is hard to discern, but further elements have been noted to the north-west of Ramsgate. (1)
<1> Unknown, 1941, HLA/386 910 15-DEC-1941 (Photograph). SKE58471.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE58471 Photograph: Unknown. 1941. HLA/386 910 15-DEC-1941. HLA/386 910 15-DEC-1941.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Ramsgate, Kent: Historic Characterisation of Ramsgate (Heritage Action Zones) (EKE22564)
Record last edited
Mar 28 2025 4:00PM