Monument record TR 12 NW 72 - Second World War observation post, Dymchurch

Summary

The position of a Second World War observation post, utilising the exsisting post medieval Martello Tower No. 25 (Monument Number 463767).

Location

Grid reference Centred TR 1001 2903 (16m by 16m)
Map sheet TR12NW
County KENT
District FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT
Civil Parish DYMCHURCH, SHEPWAY, KENT

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

The position of a Second World War observation post, utilising the exsisting post medieval Martello Tower No. 25 (Monument Number 463767). Heavy steel girders were inserted to carry the necessary structure. The observation post is visible on aerial photographs and has been mapped as part of the South East Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey NMP. The post uses half of the circular tower to look out towards sea. (1-3)


1998, Descheduled Monument Notification No. 90344 (AA 52549/1) Record Form 24/03/1998 (Archive). SKE58828.

<1> RAF, 1946, NMR RAF/106G/UK/1376 5014-5015 04-APR-1946 (Photograph). SWX23806.

<2> RAF, 1942, NMR RAF/AC81/H19/140 166-167 26-AUG-1942 (Photograph). SWX23906.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • --- Archive: 1998. Descheduled Monument Notification No. 90344 (AA 52549/1) Record Form 24/03/1998.
  • <1> Photograph: RAF. 1946. NMR RAF/106G/UK/1376 5014-5015 04-APR-1946.
  • <2> Photograph: RAF. 1942. NMR RAF/AC81/H19/140 166-167 26-AUG-1942.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Mar 6 2026 10:43AM