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Monument record TR 36 NE 884 - Second World War coastal defences at Ramsgate in the form of three parallel lines of barbed wire across Marina Parade and Marina Road
Summary
Second World War coastal defences at Ramsgate in the form of three parallel lines of barbed wire across Marina Parade and Marina Road perpendicular to the beach which were visible on aerial photographs taken in 1941.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 3881 6513 (48m by 50m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR36NE |
| Civil Parish | RAMSGATE, THANET, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| District | THANET, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Second World War coastal defences at Ramsgate in the form of three parallel lines of barbed wire across Marina Parade and Marina Road perpendicular to the beach which were visible on aerial photographs taken in 1941. Centred at TR 3881 6514, this effectively forms a roadblock across both roads. These features were mapped from aerial photogrpahs as part of the Historic England: Ramsgate HAZ project.(1)
<1> RAF, 1941, RAF/HLA/380 619 15-DEC-1941 (Photograph). SKE55745.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE55745 Photograph: RAF. 1941. RAF/HLA/380 619 15-DEC-1941. RAF/HLA/380 619 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
Apr 22 2025 3:26PM