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Monument record TR 34 SE 356 - Fan Bay Battery
Summary
This Coast Battery was built in 1941 to emplace three 6 inch guns as part of Britains coast defence. These 6 inch guns were long range and also helped close the Channel to enemy shipping.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 3494 4278 (616m by 290m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR34SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | ST MARGARET’S AT CLIFFE, DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (6)
Full Description
Verbal Communication (Verbal communication). Ske14126.
<7> Next Perspectives consortium via English Heritage, 2003, 2007, Next Perspective PGA georeferenced aerial photograph data, Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: TR3442 28-APR-2007_Updates (Graphic material). SWX15711.
<8> Next Perspectives consortium via English Heritage, 2003, 2007, Next Perspective PGA georeferenced aerial photograph data, Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: TR3542 28-APR-2007_Updates (Graphic material). SWX15711.
<9> National Trust, 2011, Archaeological Assessment of coastland from Langdon Hole to South Foreland Lighthouse (Unpublished document). SKE31203.
Sources/Archives (4)
- --- SKE14126 Verbal communication: Verbal Communication.
- <7> SWX15711 Graphic material: Next Perspectives consortium via English Heritage. 2003, 2007. Next Perspective PGA georeferenced aerial photograph data. Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: TR3442 28-APR-2007_Updates.
- <8> SWX15711 Graphic material: Next Perspectives consortium via English Heritage. 2003, 2007. Next Perspective PGA georeferenced aerial photograph data. Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: TR3542 28-APR-2007_Updates.
- <9> SKE31203 Unpublished document: National Trust. 2011. Archaeological Assessment of coastland from Langdon Hole to South Foreland Lighthouse.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Archaeological Assessment of coastland from Langdon Hole to South Foreland Lighthouse (EKE14644)
- Non-Intrusive Event: South-East Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Ref: 71330) (EWX10065)
Record last edited
Aug 26 2015 12:30PM