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Monument record TR 23 NE 271 - Second World War observation post
Summary
A Second World War concrete military building, previously described as an observation post. On cliffs East of Capel-le-Ferne, and South of West Hougham. This building is discussed as part of the Lydden Spout coastal battery (NMR: 1423481).
Location
| Grid reference | TR 2820 3895 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR23NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | HOUGHAM WITHOUT, DOVER, KENT |
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Full Description
Observation post. On cliffs E of Capel-le-Ferne, and S of West Hougham. (1)
A Second World War concrete military building, previously described as an observation post. On cliffs East of Capel-le-Ferne, and South of West Hougham. This building is discussed as part of the Lydden Spout coastal battery (NMR: 1423481) (2).
<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
Apr 17 2026 2:06PM