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Monument record TQ 92 NE 9 - Second World War Auxiliary Unit Hide, Snargate
Summary
World War II underground operational base SW of Bently Cottage, Snargate. It was built to be used in the event of a German invasion so that saboteurs could hide and operate behind the invaders lines. A rectangular room, 7 x 8 x 15 ft with brick walls, concrete floor and a roof concealed below ground level by a dyke. It was entered by 12 ft shafts at either end. In good condition except for an inch of water and the original shaft lids missing. Scheduled.
Summary from record TQ 92 NE 88:
Auxiliary Unit Hide at Snargate, Operational Base hide with 2 rectangular brick/concrete shafts, now flooded
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 9834 2832 (14m by 14m) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ92NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | SNARGATE, SHEPWAY, KENT |
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Full Description
<1> DOE(IAM) Record Form plan 21 11 75 (OS Card Reference). SKE41448.
<1> CBA Defence of Britain Project, 1994, Defence of Britain Site Report (Bibliographic reference). SKE6447.
<3> Historic England, National Heritage List for England (Index). SKE29372.
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Record last edited
Oct 1 2021 2:56PM