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Monument record TR 36 SE 335 - World War I air raid shelter, Ramsgate
Summary
A small chalk passage discovered in the cellar of a Victorian House is thought to be a World War shelter. The main passage has a recess along one wall which forms a long bench along the length of the passage. The end of the tunnel is unknown as it is now blocked.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 3763 6481 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR36SE |
| Civil Parish | RAMSGATE, THANET, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| District | THANET, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A small chalk passage discovered in the cellar of a Victorian House. The passage is entered by descending a small flight of chalk steps leading from the cellar. The main passage has a recess along one wall which forms a long bench along the length of the passage. The tunnels would has probable surfaced in the garden, which has since been blocked. The demensions and locations seem to indicate that its probably use as a shelter.
<1> Not applicable, SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry, KURG Research Report 11(1994) (Miscellaneous Material). SKE6440.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE6440 Miscellaneous Material: Not applicable. SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry. KURG Research Report 11(1994).
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
May 9 2007 3:51PM