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Monument record TR 02 SW 193 - Second World War emplacement, ditch and pits, Lydd Quarry 18A North
Summary
Discovered during a watching brief from 2008-2010, a ditch and three small pits in the north-west of the area produced a range of mid-20th-century material, including .303 cartridge cases and spent bullets.These may have been associated with a feature that may be a World War II searchlight or gun battery.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 0155 2013 (139m by 91m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR02SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | LYDD, SHEPWAY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (4)
Full Description
<1> Archaeology South-East, 2013, LYDD QUARRY, LYDD, KENT (PART 18) ARCHAEOLOGICAL POST-EXCAVATION ASSESSMENT AND UPDATED PROJECT DESIGN (Unpublished document). SKE31695.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE31695 Unpublished document: Archaeology South-East. 2013. LYDD QUARRY, LYDD, KENT (PART 18) ARCHAEOLOGICAL POST-EXCAVATION ASSESSMENT AND UPDATED PROJECT DESIGN.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Lydd Quarry, Lydd Part 18 Archaeological Watching Brief (Ref: ASE Report: 2013052) (EKE15453)
Record last edited
Mar 29 2017 4:41PM