Monument record TR 34 SE 147 - Fortress Observation Post (FOP E2), South Foreland

Summary

Cliff-edge control building to observe channel waters in the area, detect enemy naval targets and provide bearings and co-ordinates for nearby batteries. It dates from WW2 and was intergrated with other fire control positions into the Fortress System of range and position finding. The position is made up of a low profile flat-roofed building of two cells. At the last survey in 1999 it appeared to be structurally complete, minus most of its metal fittings.

Location

Grid reference TR 36050 43238 (point) Estimated from sources
Map sheet TR34SE
County KENT
District DOVER, KENT
Civil Parish ST MARGARET’S AT CLIFFE, DOVER, KENT

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<1> Victor Smith and Andrew Saunders, 2001, Kent's Defence Heritage, KD112 (Unpublished document). SKE6956.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Victor Smith and Andrew Saunders. 2001. Kent's Defence Heritage. KD112.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Event - Survey: Field Visit to Fire Control Position Sth Foreland (Ref: KD112) (EKE5807)

Record last edited

Jan 10 2019 9:49AM