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Monument record TR 13 NE 281 - First World War practice trenches, Tolsford Hill, Saltwood
Summary
During the First World War troops from the Canadian Expeditionary Force based at East and West Sandling Camps trained in trench digging on Tolsford Hill. The remains of these trenches still survive as earthworks and part of the complex is designated as a Scheduled Monument
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 1593 3824 (1503m by 503m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR13NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | NEWINGTON, SHEPWAY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | POSTLING, SHEPWAY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | SALTWOOD, SHEPWAY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Dobson, Geoffrey, 2002, Aerial Photographs of Tolsford Hill (Photograph (Print)). SKE8228.
<1> Michael Dugdale, 2016, Discovery of First World War Practice Trenches, Tolsford Hill, Saltwood, Kent (Unpublished document). SKE31738.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Aerial Photographic Trip over Tolsford Hill, Folkestone (EKE5971)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Imaging survey and desk-based assessment of Tolsford Hill, Saltwood (EKE15451)
Record last edited
Dec 21 2023 11:23AM