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

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Landmark, Ordnance Survey 1:2,500 map (OS 2nd Edition, 1897-1900): Landmark Epoch 2 (Map). SKE30965.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • --- Map: Landmark. Ordnance Survey 1:2,500 map (OS 2nd Edition, 1897-1900): Landmark Epoch 2.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (0)

Record last edited

Jul 28 2016 12:09PM