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Monument record TQ 76 NE 1296 - Site of a practice mine explosion, in Twydall, North of Ambley Wood
Summary
A crater left from a practice mine explosion, probably associated with the practice trenching in the area.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 7953 6591 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ76NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | SWALE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | HARTLIP, SWALE, KENT |
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Full Description
A crater left from a practice mine explosion, probably associated with the practice trenching in the area. It is c.30m across and is visible on aerial photos of 1946, with scrub growing within the crater, suggesting an earlier date for the actual explosion.
Kent County Council, 1987-, Kent County Council: holding record (Miscellaneous Material). SKE59004.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SKE59004 Miscellaneous Material: Kent County Council. 1987-. Kent County Council: holding record.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Record last edited
May 8 2026 11:12AM