Monument record TR 03 SE 9 - World War II underground operational post, south west of Chapel Farm.

Summary

Auxiliary Hide, built in World War Two. Small underground building concealed by a dyke. Entered from two shafts, one at either end with brick walls and a concrete floor. Intended as secret base for resistance fighters after an invasion. Scheduled.

Location

Grid reference Centred TR 0726 3149 (10m by 10m) FCE
Map sheet TR03SE
County KENT
District FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT
Civil Parish BURMARSH, SHEPWAY, KENT

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<1> DOE (IAM) AMs Eng 2 1978 111 (OS Card Reference). SKE40687.

<2> DOE (IAM) Record Form 10 10 75 (OS Card Reference). SKE40731.

<3> Historic England, National Heritage List for England (Index). SKE29372.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> OS Card Reference: DOE (IAM) AMs Eng 2 1978 111.
  • <2> OS Card Reference: DOE (IAM) Record Form 10 10 75.
  • <3>XY Index: Historic England. National Heritage List for England. [Mapped feature: #498 Auxillery hide, ]

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Record last edited

Nov 5 2021 6:38PM