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Monument record TR 26 NE 1066 - Butt's Target, Plumpudding Island, Birchington
Summary
A monument known as Butt's Target was formerly located at Plumpudding Island. It is only marked on the 3rd edition Ordnance Survey map of c.1905-1922. A long earthwork is visible at the site on the 4th edition map (c.1931-1940) but the target is no longer marked. Recorded during an assessment of the north Kent coast by Wessex Archaeology.These were mapped from arerial photographs -RAF/106G/UK/1378 FV 7061 04-APR-1946, now levelled.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 2802 6925 (503m by 162m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR26NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | THANET, KENT |
| Civil Parish | BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
<1> Ordnance Survey, 1905-10, Ordnance Survey 1:2500 3rd edition: 1901-1912 (Map). SWX11833.
<2> Historic England Archive, 1941-1960, Historic England Archive RAF vertical aerial photographs, RAF/106G/UK/1378 FV 7061 04-APR-1946 (Archive). SKE57101.
<3> Next Perspectives, 2003-2021, Next Perspectives APGB orthophotography, Next Perspectives APGB Imagery 07-APR-2021 (Archive). SKE57110.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SWX11833 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1905-10. Ordnance Survey 1:2500 3rd edition: 1901-1912. 1:2500.
- <2> SKE57101 Archive: Historic England Archive. 1941-1960. Historic England Archive RAF vertical aerial photographs. RAF/106G/UK/1378 FV 7061 04-APR-1946.
- <3> SKE57110 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)
- Intrusive Event: Watching brief during geotechnical survey at the caravan storage area, Otterham Quay Industrial Estate, Upchurch, Kent, 2024 (Ref: OTQ-WB-22) (EKE23837)
Record last edited
Oct 21 2024 3:40PM