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Monument record TR 36 NW 399 - Site of an RAF bombing range, Kent International Business Park, Monkton and Acol parishes
Summary
A quantity of small arms cartridges and cannon shells were recovered during an archaeological investigation prior to construction of Kent International Business Park near Manston. As well as these smaller finds a "twelve pounder" bomb was recovered and identified by an RAF bomb disposal team. The discovery of these artefacts led to the identification of the site as a bombing range in use during the 1930's.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 3138 6692 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR36NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | THANET, KENT |
| Civil Parish | ACOL, THANET, KENT |
| Civil Parish | MONKTON, THANET, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Trust for Thanet Archaeology, Thanet SMR, cropmark plot. (Miscellaneous Material). SKE6443.
<2> Trust For Thanet Archaeology, 1997, Kent International Business Park, Manston 1994-97 (Unpublished document). SWX7104.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (2)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Intrusive Event: Archaeological work at the Kent International Business Park, Manston, Thanet, 1996 (EKE8387)
- Intrusive Event: Excavation at Kent International Park, Manston 1997 (EKE8388)
Record last edited
Mar 8 2007 1:38PM