Monument record TQ 87 SW 1271 - 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. This was mapped from aerial photographs as part of the English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project.

Location

Grid reference Centred TQ 8211 7276 (31m by 31m)
Map sheet TQ87SW
County KENT
Civil Parish HOO ST WERBURGH, MEDWAY, KENT
Unitary Authority MEDWAY

Map

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 8211 7276. 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: TQ8272 21-APR-2007 (Photograph). SKE58348.

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: TQ8272 21-APR-2007. Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: TQ8272 21-APR-2007.

Finds (0)

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 20 2026 9:01AM