Monument record TR 26 NE 111 - Curvilinear cropmark feature, probable slit trenching, Monkton

Summary

A curvilinear feature is located in fields to the north of Monkton. This feature was identified as a cropmark in aerial photgraphs taken in 1946. This is thought to represent the remains of extensive slit trenching, possible defensive in nature or maybe created for training purposes before the World Wars.

Location

Grid reference TR 2880 6577 (point) FCE
Map sheet TR26NE
County KENT
District THANET, KENT
Civil Parish MONKTON, THANET, KENT

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<1> AP (RAF 106G/UK 1378 F5084; 04.04.46) (OS Card Reference). SKE34055.

<2> Oblique aerial photograph reference number (Photograph). SKE55237.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1>XY OS Card Reference: AP (RAF 106G/UK 1378 F5084; 04.04.46). [Mapped feature: #49870 trenches, ]
  • <2> Photograph: Oblique aerial photograph reference number.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Related Events/Activities (2)

  • Non-Intrusive Event: English Heritage Aerial Reconnaissance (South) 2015-2016 (EKE21540)
  • Non-Intrusive Event: RCHME: Kent Mapping Project (EKE20439)

Record last edited

Nov 14 2024 4:50PM