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Monument record TR 36 SE 859 - Second World War barbed wire obstructions extending from the western corner of the harbour wall to Paragon Promenade
Summary
Second World War barbed wire obstructions extending from the western corner of the harbour wall to Paragon Promenade visible on aerial photographs taken in 1941.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 3812 6444 (126m by 41m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR36SE |
| Civil Parish | RAMSGATE, THANET, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| District | THANET, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Second World War barbed wire obstructions extending from the western corner of the harbour wall along a short sea wall to Paragon Promenade where it curved sharply NE along the seaward edge of the promenade. This area is now infilled and occupied by buildings . This was visible on aerial photographs taken in 1941 and was mapped as part of the Historic England: Ramsgate HAZ project.(1)
<1> RAF, 1941, RAF/HLA/380 622 15-DEC-1941 (Photograph). SKE55746.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE55746 Photograph: RAF. 1941. RAF/HLA/380 622 15-DEC-1941. RAF/HLA/380 622 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