Monument record TR 26 NE 1017 - Site of 'Dragon's Teeth' defensive bollards, Minnis Bay, Birchington

Summary

'Dragon's Teeth' World War II defensive bollards were formerly located on the sea front at Minnis Bay. Identified from aerial photographs during an assessment of the north Kent coast by Wessex Archaeology.

Location

Grid reference Centred TR 28621 69610 (268m by 203m)
Map sheet TR26NE
County KENT
District THANET, KENT
Civil Parish BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<1> 1941, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX9987.

<2> 1941, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX9986.

<3> 1941, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX9955.

<4> Historic England Archive, 1941-1960, Historic England Archive RAF vertical aerial photographs, RAF/S329 V 32 16-JUL-1941 (Archive). SKE57101.

<5> Next Perspectives, 2003-2021, Next Perspectives APGB orthophotography, Next Perspectives APGB Imagery 07-APR-2021 (Archive). SKE57110.

Sources/Archives (5)

  • <1> Photograph (Print): 1941. Photograph. 39. print.
  • <2> Photograph (Print): 1941. Photograph. 37. print.
  • <3> Photograph (Print): 1941. Photograph. 32. print.
  • <4> Archive: Historic England Archive. 1941-1960. Historic England Archive RAF vertical aerial photographs. RAF/S329 V 32 16-JUL-1941.
  • <5> Archive: Next Perspectives. 2003-2021. Next Perspectives APGB orthophotography. Next Perspectives APGB Imagery 07-APR-2021.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Non-Intrusive Event: Historic England Thanet Landscape - Aerial Investigation Mapping (EKE23827)

Record last edited

Oct 23 2024 1:36PM