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Monument record TR 36 SE 893 - A cluster of 6 possible Second World War gun emplacements
Summary
A cluster of 6 possible Second World War gun emplacements or other defensive structures visible on aerial photographs taken in 1941.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 3589 6461 (23m by 14m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR36SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | THANET, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CLIFFSEND, THANET, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A cluster of 6 possible Second World War gun emplacements or other defensive structures located at TR 3589 6461and visible on aerial photographs taken in 1941.The features comprise six possible circular gun pits most likely constructed using sandbags or perhaps reinforced that together form a pyramid-like shaped layout. A separate similar possible gun pit was located to the north adjacent to a complex slit trench. These features form part of the complex anti-invasion defences along the coast. (1)
<1> RAF, 1941, RAF/26J/BR267 8 22-FEVB-1941 (Photograph). SKE58473.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE58473 Photograph: RAF. 1941. RAF/26J/BR267 8 22-FEVB-1941. RAF/26J/BR267 8 22-FEVB-1941.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Air Photograph Interpretation, Ramsgate (EKE22367)
Record last edited
Aug 7 2025 11:20AM