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Monument record TR 34 NE 301 - Hawkshill Down, Walmer, Second World War OBOE station
Summary
Site of the Hawkshill Down, Walmer, Second World War OBOE station.
Summary from record MWX43633:
WWII military site visible in 1942 and 1946, located in Kingsdown. The site was seen to expand significantly between 1942 and 1946, enveloping three other WWII military sites (MWX43635) (MWX43634) (MWX43632). Next Perspectives photography taken in 2003 showed none of the features to be visible.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 3739 4908 (point) Centred |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR34NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | WALMER, DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (8)
- RADAR STATION (Modern - 1943 AD? to 1946 AD?)
- MILITARY SITE (Modern - 1939 AD to 1945 AD)
- MILITARY BUILDING (Modern - 1939 AD to 1945 AD)
- STRUCTURE (Modern - 1939 AD to 1945 AD)
- NISSEN HUT (Modern - 1939 AD to 1945 AD)
- BANK (EARTHWORK) (Modern - 1939 AD to 1945 AD)
- DITCH (Modern - 1939 AD to 1945 AD)
- BARBED WIRE ENTANGLEMENT (Modern - 1939 AD to 1945 AD)
Full Description
<3> Next Perspectives consortium via English Heritage, 2003, 2007, Next Perspective PGA georeferenced aerial photograph data, Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: TR3748 14-AUG-2003 (Graphic material). SWX15711.
<4> Next Perspectives consortium via English Heritage, 2003, 2007, Next Perspective PGA georeferenced aerial photograph data, Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: TR3749 14-AUG-2003 (Graphic material). SWX15711.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <3> SWX15711 Graphic material: Next Perspectives consortium via English Heritage. 2003, 2007. Next Perspective PGA georeferenced aerial photograph data. Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: TR3748 14-AUG-2003.
- <4> SWX15711 Graphic material: Next Perspectives consortium via English Heritage. 2003, 2007. Next Perspective PGA georeferenced aerial photograph data. Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: TR3749 14-AUG-2003.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: South-East Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Ref: 71330) (EWX10065)
Record last edited
Sep 30 2013 11:53AM