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Monument record TR 36 NW 882 - Civil Control Tower at the former Manston Airport.
Summary
Civil Control Tower built to replace the original RAF tower.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 3346 6582 (23m by 18m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR36NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | THANET, KENT |
| Civil Parish | MANSTON, THANET, KENT |
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Full Description
Following the departure of the RAF in 1999 a new control tower was constructed to the requirements of the CAA for civilian use. It was built over an existing pyrotechnic store which it is believed to have been built by the USAF. (1)
<1> KCC, 2016, Survey of Buildings and Structures Associated with Manston Airport and the Surrounding Areas. (Unpublished document). SKE31558.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE31558 Unpublished document: KCC. 2016. Survey of Buildings and Structures Associated with Manston Airport and the Surrounding Areas..
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Apr 1 2016 9:31AM