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Monument record TR 36 SE 754 - Western 4-inch gun emplacement, Little Cliffsend Farm
Summary
Western of two gun emplacements at Little Cliffsend Farm. Now converted for domestic use. Eastern emplacement is Listed.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 3568 6438 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR36SE |
| Civil Parish | RAMSGATE, THANET, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| District | THANET, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Western of two 4-inch gun emplacements at Little Cliffsend Farm. Built as a coastal battery in 1940 or ealy 1941. Eastern emplacement is Listed as TR 36 SE 753. See site record TR 36 SE 324.
Heritage statement of significance written for Western structure in 2015.
Both Western and Eastern gun emplacements were considered for Listing in 2015 by Historic England, but only the Eastern one was Listed, the Western considered comprimised by alteration and its incorporation into the adjoining house.
1952, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SKE1.
Architectural Archaeology, 2015, Little Cliffsend Farmhouse, Chalk Hill CT12 5HA, Statement of Heritage Significance (Unpublished document). SKE31548.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Little Cliffsend Farmhouse, Chalk Hill CT12 5HA, Statement of Heritage Significance (Ref: F/TH/15/0259) (EKE14991)
Record last edited
Mar 21 2016 2:57PM