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Monument record TR 02 SW 192 - Lydd Camp, 19th century to the present day
Summary
A military camp has existed at Lydd since the 19th century. Later it was augmented with a firing range that extended south from the town to the sea. The high explosive Lyddite, much used during the Boer and First World War was developed here.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 0360 2023 (349m by 363m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR02SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | LYDD, SHEPWAY, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A military camp has existed at Lydd since the 19th century. Later it was augmented with a firing range that extended south from the town to the sea. The high explosive Lyddite, much used during the Boer and First World Ward was developed here.
This is a skeleton record and will be enhanced when more information becomes available.(1)
Landmark, Ordnance Survey 1:2,500 map (OS 2nd Edition, 1897-1900): Landmark Epoch 2 (Map). SKE30965.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SKE30965 Map: Landmark. Ordnance Survey 1:2,500 map (OS 2nd Edition, 1897-1900): Landmark Epoch 2.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jul 28 2016 12:09PM