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Monument record TR 36 SE 498 - COASTAL BATTERY

Summary

No.1 Gun coastal battery. Buildings at the end of the eastern pier arm are still visible. [information from 1979 aerial photographs]. The location of this gun at the extreme end of the eastern pier, together with its single‑gun character and proximity to the harbour entrance, suggests a primary role in close‑range harbour defence, consistent with an anti‑torpedo boat battery intended to counter fast enemy surface craft.

Location

Grid reference	TR 3856 6431 (point)
Map sheet	TR36SE
Civil Parish	RAMSGATE, THANET, KENT
County	KENT
District	THANET, KENT

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COASTAL BATTERY (Modern - 1939 AD to 1945 AD)

Full Description

The pier, Ramsgate.No.1 Gun coastal battery. Buildings at the end of the eastern pier arm are still visible. [information from 1979 aerial photographs].

Anderton, Michael J., World War Two Coastal Batteries (Bibliographic reference). SKE13158.

Anderton, Michael J., World War Two Coastal Batteries (Bibliographic reference). Ske13158.

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--- SKE13158 Bibliographic reference: Anderton, Michael J.. World War Two Coastal Batteries.
--- SKE13158 Bibliographic reference: Anderton, Michael J.. World War Two Coastal Batteries.