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Monument record TR 13 NW 194 - Second World War anti-tank obstacles, Port Lympne
Summary
Anti-tank obstacles in three rows are visible in 1946 aerial photographs running south from the road in the north-west corner of Port Lympne south of Danehill.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 1013 3522 (26m by 53m) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR13NW |
| District | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | LYMPNE, SHEPWAY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Double, then triple, then double line of anti-tank 'pimples' running South from road, sandwiched between field boundary and private driveway. Approx. 120 blocks. In good condition, made of concrete. C. 1940. Approx. 200m West of footbridge to Port Lympne Wildlife Park. (1) Visible in 1946 aerial photographs. (2)
<1> CBA Defence of Britain Project, 1994, Defence of Britain Site Report, Pers. Comm. David Burridge, KDRG (Bibliographic reference). SKE6447.
<2> RAF, 1946/7, 1946/47 RAF aerial photograph run (Photograph). SKE31381.
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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
Oct 10 2017 12:39PM