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Monument record TQ 86 SE 318 - Cranbrook Redoubt
Summary
A First World War redoubt is shown on the 1919 Chatham Land Front map positioned between Cranbrook and Cromas Woods. The map shows at least 1 machine gun emplacement
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 8656 6414 (point) Accurate from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ86SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | SWALE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | NEWINGTON, SWALE, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A redoubt positioned between Cranbrook and Cromas Woods. The Chatham Land Defence Map (see ARA26) shows at least 1 MGE (2).
A small redoubt with wire belt, shown on The Chatham Land Defence Map but not visible in the 1940’s aerial survey probably because it was among trees (2).
The site is on a small rise in Cranbrook Wood near Cromas Wood. It is wooded with coppiced chestnut. There are signs of disturbance of the which may be the remains of the Redoubt, now backfilled.
Current condition. Unknown - 09-03-2013 (Revisited 14/04/2013) (1)
<1> Kent County Council, 2013-2017, Defence of Swale Recording Form (Unpublished document). SKE32091.
<2> War Office, 1919, Chatham Land Front Map, WO78/4431 (Map). SKE32116.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Defence of Swale Survey 2013-2017 (EKE15921)
Record last edited
Jun 19 2017 3:09PM