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Monument record TQ 77 NW 127 - World War II infantry fire trench, near Cliffe Fort, Cliffe
Summary
A small L-shaped infantry fire trench, dating from World War II. Corrugated iron revettments and situated on a chalk mound. Identified but not accesible during a 2005 coastal survey.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 7093 7691 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ77NW |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | CLIFFE AND CLIFFE WOODS, MEDWAY, KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Small L-shaped fire trench, situated on top of chalk debris mound. Revetted in cottugated iron, but gradally collapsing and filling up with debris (1) and site photographs (2,3). Area too overgrown to gain access during the 2005 coastal survey (4)
<1> Not applicable, SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry, Site visit by VTC Smith 1995 (Miscellaneous Material). SKE6440.
<2> 1946, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX9635.
<3> 1947, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX9858.
<4> Wessex Archaeology, 2005, North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Phase ll: Field Assessment Year Two Report (Unpublished document). SWX12323.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SKE6440 Miscellaneous Material: Not applicable. SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry. Site visit by VTC Smith 1995.
- <2> SWX9635 Photograph (Print): 1946. Photograph. 1076. print.
- <3> SWX9858 Photograph (Print): 1947. Photograph. 4041. print.
- <4> SWX12323 Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. 2005. North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Phase ll: Field Assessment Year Two Report.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Survey, North Kent Coastal Zone: Phase ll, Year Two (Ref: 56751) (EWX8626)
Record last edited
Sep 25 2007 3:27PM