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Monument record TR 24 NW 264 - Second World War structures, Broome Park
Summary
A desk based assessment of Broome Park, carried out in 1999, described Second World War structures in the woods at the Park. These included Nissen huts, concrete hard standings and trackways, anti-glider features and practice trenches and two tanks, probably used for testing amphibious vehicles. These were associated with the use of the site by the Canadian army during the war.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 2211 4816 (249m by 108m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR24NW |
Map
Type and Period (4)
Full Description
A desk based assessment of Broome Park, carried out in 1999, described Second World War structures in the woods at the Park. These included Nissen huts, concrete hard standings and trackways, anti-glider features and practice trenches and two tanks, probably used for testing amphibious vehicles. These were associated with the use of the site by the Canadian army during the war.(1)
<1> CPM, 1999, Land at Broome Park, Barham, Kent, An Archaeological and Historic Landscape Review (Unpublished document). SKE57744.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE57744 Unpublished document: CPM. 1999. Land at Broome Park, Barham, Kent, An Archaeological and Historic Landscape Review.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Land at Broome Park, Barham, Kent, An Archaeological and Historic Landscape Review, 1999 (EKE24815)
Record last edited
Apr 23 2025 9:55AM