Building record TR 23 NE 34 - Concrete block, Capel-le-Ferne

Summary

A large concrete block with an iron hoop at the west end behind St Radigunds Church in Albany Road, Capel-le-Ferne. Uncertain function.

Location

Grid reference TR 25009 38410 (point)
Map sheet TR23NE
District DOVER, KENT
Civil Parish CAPEL-LE-FERNE, DOVER, KENT

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

A large rectangular concrete block with a sloping top surface and a bevelled face at the western end into which a large hoop of iron is set. Possibly one of four such blocks originally and an anchor point for a mast or similar structure. Visible on an aerial photograph of 1946 along with two other presumably similar blocks forming a square (Photo Ref: (106g 30th April 1946 4435). Seemingly not in use at that date and locals report the blocks were pre-Second World War (1). Possible association with the nearby First World War airship station. Only remaining block of the possible four and in fair condition. Site not visited.


<1> 2009, Email from Mr John Oliver (Verbal communication). SKE15795.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Verbal communication: 2009. Email from Mr John Oliver.

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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jan 20 2014 4:44PM