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Monument record TR 23 NE 279 - Second World War concrete observation post - HOUGHAM BATTERY
Summary
Second World War concrete observation post, one of four at Great Farthingloe, with roof Machine Gun Post. On the cliffs South-East of West Hougham. This site has been mapped from aerial photographs as part of the South East Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey NMP (Component 2). It is a part of Hougham Battery (NMR: 1423505).
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 2914 3925 (17m by 24m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR23NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | DOVER, DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Observation post with roof M/G. On the cliffs SE of West Hougham. (1)
This site has been mapped from aerial photographs as part of the South East Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey NMP (Component 2), and is centred on TR 29147 39254 . It is a part of Hougham Battery (NMR: 1423505) (2-3)
<1> Council for British Archaeology, 2002/6, Defence of Kent database (Digital archive). SWX23603.
<2> Vertical aerial photograph reference number (Unspecified Type). SWX23720.
<3> Council for British Archaeology, 2002, Defence of Britain Project (Digital archive). SKE32029.
Sources/Archives (3)
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Defence of Britain (EKE8520)
- Non-Intrusive Event: South-East Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Ref: 71330) (EWX10073)
Record last edited
Apr 22 2026 3:19PM