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Monument record TR 24 SW 21 - Underground Blast Shelter, Reinden Wood
Summary
Remains of Second World War air raid shelter in Reinden Wood area H, part of the Hawkinge Airfield Dispersal Site Built of concrete and in fair condition.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 2150 4101 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR24SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | SWINGFIELD, SHEPWAY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
AIR RAID SHELTER. SRF Underground blast shelter Reinden Wood Area H Recorder- Goodson. Part of the Hawkinge Airfield (Reinden Wood) Disperal site. (1,2) Built of concrete and in fair condition. (1)
<1> CBA Defence of Britain Project, 1994, Defence of Britain Site Report, Pers. Comm. WO2 Goodson, Hythe Ranges (Bibliographic reference). SKE6447.
<2> Victor Smith and Andrew Saunders, 2001, Kent's Defence Heritage, KD205 (Unpublished document). SKE6956.
<3> Victor Smith and Andrew Saunders, 2001, Kent's Defence Heritage, KD205 (Unpublished document). SKE6956.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SKE6447 Bibliographic reference: CBA Defence of Britain Project. 1994. Defence of Britain Site Report. Pers. Comm. WO2 Goodson, Hythe Ranges.
- <2> SKE6956 Unpublished document: Victor Smith and Andrew Saunders. 2001. Kent's Defence Heritage. KD205.
- <3> SKE6956 Unpublished document: Victor Smith and Andrew Saunders. 2001. Kent's Defence Heritage. KD205.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Defence of Britain (EKE8520)
- Event - Survey: Survey of Hawkinge Airfield & Dispersed Site (Ref: KD205) (EKE5838)
Record last edited
Feb 5 2026 11:53AM