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Monument record TR 23 NW 707 - Second World War anti-tank ditches around Folkestone
Summary
A series of anti-tank ditches were constructed around Folkestone during the Second World War. In some places these are visible in aerial photography dating from 1946/7 and on the ground today. The exact route, and the history of construction, is not available and further research is needed.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 2164 3679 (5307m by 3118m) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR23NW |
| Civil Parish | FOLKESTONE, SHEPWAY, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| District | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | HAWKINGE, SHEPWAY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | HYTHE, SHEPWAY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> RAF, 1946/7, 1946/47 RAF aerial photograph run (Photograph). SKE31381.
<2> CgMs, 2018, Shorncliffe Garrison Area 1D, Folkestone, Kent: Archaeological Evaluation (Unpublished document). SKE52004.
<3> CgMs Consulting, 2014, Interpretative Walkover Survey. Land at Shorncliffe Garrison, Folkestone (Unpublished document). SKE31218.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SKE31381 Photograph: RAF. 1946/7. 1946/47 RAF aerial photograph run. Black and White. Print.
- <2> SKE52004 Unpublished document: CgMs. 2018. Shorncliffe Garrison Area 1D, Folkestone, Kent: Archaeological Evaluation.
- <3> SKE31218 Unpublished document: CgMs Consulting. 2014. Interpretative Walkover Survey. Land at Shorncliffe Garrison, Folkestone.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- Selected Heritage Inventory for Natural England: Second World War anti-tank ditches around Folkestone
- Selected Heritage Inventory for Natural England: Second World War anti-tank ditches on Castle Hill, Folkestone
- Selected Heritage Inventory for Natural England: Second World War anti-tank ditches on Cheriton Hill, 25m south of Crete Road West, Folkestone
- Selected Heritage Inventory for Natural England: Second World War anti-tank ditches on Round Hill, Folkestone
- Selected Heritage Inventory for Natural England: Second World War anti-tank ditches, Sugarloaf Hill, Folkestone
- Selected Heritage Inventory for Natural England: Second World War anti-tank ditches, Sugarloaf Hill, Folkestone
- Selected Heritage Inventory for Natural England: Various 19th and 20th century military camp features, and a post-medieval quarry, located at Shorncliffe Garrison
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Intrusive Event: Archaeological Evaluation at Shorncliffe Garrison Area 1D, Folkestone, Kent (EKE17647)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Interpretative Walkover Survey. Land at Shorncliffe Garrison, Folkestone (EKE14660)
Record last edited
Mar 1 2024 10:35AM