Monument record TQ 87 SW 1269 - Second World War bomb crater

Summary

The earthwork of a Second World War bomb crater is visible on an aerial photograph taken in 1946. This crater, which is no longer visible, was situated on Hoo Marshes south of Damhead Creek. This was mapped from aerial photographs as part of the English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project.

Location

Grid reference Centred TQ 8199 7236 (38m by 38m)
Map sheet TQ87SW
County KENT
District CANTERBURY, KENT
Civil Parish WESTBERE, CANTERBURY, KENT

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

The earthwork of a Second World War bomb crater is visible on an aerial photograph taken in 1946. This crater, which is no longer visible, was situated on Hoo Marshes at TQ 8199 7236. This was mapped from aerial photographs as part of the English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project.(1-2)


<1> RAF, 1946, RAF 106G/UK/1444 4046-4047 1-MAY-1946 (Photograph). SKE58925.

<2> Next Perspectives, 2007, Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: TQ8172 21-APR-2007 (Photograph). SKE58631.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Photograph: RAF. 1946. RAF 106G/UK/1444 4046-4047 1-MAY-1946. RAF 106G/UK/1444 4046-4047 1-MAY-1946.
  • <2> Photograph: Next Perspectives. 2007. Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: TQ8172 21-APR-2007. Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: TQ8172 21-APR-2007.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Non-Intrusive Event: English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project NMP (EKE20812)

Record last edited

Mar 19 2026 4:40PM