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Monument record TR 34 NE 419 - Tank Trap - Lengths of railway line and 'I' section girder
Summary
Lengths of railway line and 'I' section girder set in ground on landward side of road, dating from the Second World War, hidden in hedge. In Kingsdown Road, South from junction with Hawkshill Road, near Walmer Castle.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 3777 4998 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR34NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | WALMER, DOVER, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Lengths of railway line and 'I' section girder set in ground on landward side of road, hidden in hedge. Sections of railway line and 'H' girder set vertically into the ground to form an anti-tank obstacle. Anti-tank obstacle, made of lengths of railway line and 'I' section girder set in ground on landward side of road, hidden in hedge. Made of steel and in good condition. In Kingsdown Road, S from junction with Hawkshill Road, near Walmer Castle. (1)
<1> Council for British Archaeology, 2002, Defence of Britain Project (Digital archive). SKE32029.
<2> CBA Defence of Britain Project, 1994, Defence of Britain Site Report (Bibliographic reference). SKE6447.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Defence of Britain (EKE8520)
Record last edited
Feb 6 2026 12:50PM