It should not be assumed that this site is publicly accessible and it may be on private property. Do not trespass.
Monument record TR 16 NE 1138 - Second World War Prisoner-of-War Camp at Herne Common, Herne Bay
Summary
South West of Herne Common village there was a Second World War camp for German prisoners-of-war.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1699 6500 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR16NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
South West of Herne Common village there was a Second World War camp for German prisoners-of-war. The prisoners were engaged on agricultural work under the Kent War Agricultural Executive Committee; ‘Nissen huts were used for accommodation and cooking, [the prisoners] really looked after themselves.’
Owner : Unknown
Publicly accessible : Unknown
How accessed for survey :
Tourism Potential :
Condition : unknown
Date of visit :
Anthony Larkins, ‘Wartime Memoirs of a Lark’ (Digital archive). SKE15041.
Anthony Larkins, ‘Wartime Memoirs of a Lark’ (Digital archive). Ske15041.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Feb 7 2012 3:30PM