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Monument record TR 36 SW 1343 - Second World War anti-tank ditch
Summary
Second World War anti-tank ditch formed by 'improving' existing streams and ditches running principally West-East north of a line between Ash and Sandwich. Running West from Richborough Castle to a point East of Westmarsh.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 3260 6020 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR36SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | SANDWICH, DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Anti-tank ditch formed by 'improving' existing streams and ditches running principally W-E north of a line between Ash and Sandwich. [shown on German map of British defences].
Running W from Richborough Castle to a point E of Westmarsh. (1-2)
<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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Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Defence of Britain (EKE8520)
Record last edited
May 14 2026 1:52PM