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Monument record TR 24 NW 174 - Second World War obstruction of landing grounds, south of Green Hills, Barham
Summary
Around 1940, some 150 yards of trenches were dug to prevent gliders from landing in a field south of Green Hills. These were filled in for agricultural purposes late in 1941.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 2038 4996 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR24NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | BARHAM, CANTERBURY, KENT |
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Full Description
Around 1940, some ‘150 yards of trench 9x1’6”’ were dug to prevent gliders from landing in a field south of the road called Green Hills. This was probably the field to the west of the Elham Valley Railway. Another field, on the other side of this road, treated in the same way. Both were filled in for agricultural purposes late in 1941.
Owner : Private
Publicly accessible : Unknown
How accessed for survey :
Tourism Potential :
Condition : Destroyed
Date of visit :
Agricultural assistance: Obstruction of landing grounds (Unpublished document). SKE15165.
Agricultural assistance: Obstruction of landing grounds (Unpublished document). Ske15165.
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- None recorded
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Record last edited
Sep 27 2018 2:35PM