It should not be assumed that this site is publicly accessible and it may be on private property. Do not trespass.
Building record TR 36 NW 332 - One man air raid shelter, near the Spitfire Memorial, Manston
Summary
A one man surface shelter is located adjacent to the spitfire monument near the musuem to the north of Manston airfield. This World War II monument is a former Royal Observer Corps one man surface air raid shelter: it is circular in shape with a conical roof and there is an eyebolt in the roof that was used for a crane to lift it into position.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 333 665 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR36NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | THANET, KENT |
| Civil Parish | MINSTER, THANET, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
One man surface air raid shelter, circular with conical roof and eyebolt in roof for crane to lift into position. Situated adjacent to Spitfire Memorial and plaque describes it as a one man ROC post. (1)
<1> CBA Defence of Britain Project, 1994, Defence of Britain Site Report (Bibliographic reference). SKE6447.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE6447 Bibliographic reference: CBA Defence of Britain Project. 1994. Defence of Britain Site Report.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Apr 23 2024 8:47AM