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Monument record TQ 87 SW 1272 - Second World War bomb craters
Summary
The earthworks of two Second World War bomb craters are visible on an aerial photograph taken in 1946. These closely spaced craters, joined by their upcast were situated on Hoo Marshes. These earthworks, which have since been levelled, were mapped from aerial photographs as part of the English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 8215 7280 (53m by 53m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ87SW |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | HOO ST WERBURGH, MEDWAY, KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
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Full Description
The earthworks of two Second World War bomb craters are visible on an aerial photograph taken in 1946. These closely spaced craters, joined by their upcast were situated on Hoo Marshes at TQ 8215 7280. These earthworks, which have since been levelled, were 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.
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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 20 2026 6:21PM