Monument record MWX43183 - WWII coastal defence measure in form of wire obstacle, Pegwell Bay

Summary

WWII coastal defence measure in form of wire obstacle, situated in the intertidal zone of Pegwell Bay, visible on TRAF aerial photographs:RAF/HLA/540 RV 6052 17-MAY-1942

Location

Grid reference Centred TR 34386 63129 (707m by 1739m)
Map sheet TR36SW
County KENT
District DOVER, KENT
Civil Parish SANDWICH, DOVER, KENT
District THANET, KENT
Civil Parish CLIFFSEND, THANET, KENT

Map

Type and Period (2)

Full Description

<4> Historic England Archive, 1941-1960, Historic England Archive RAF vertical aerial photographs, RAF/HLA/540 RV 6052 17-MAY-1942 (Archive). SKE57101.

<5> Next Perspectives, 2003-2021, Next Perspectives APGB orthophotography, Next Perspectives APGB Imagery 05-MAY-2018 (Archive). SKE57110.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <4> Archive: Historic England Archive. 1941-1960. Historic England Archive RAF vertical aerial photographs. RAF/HLA/540 RV 6052 17-MAY-1942.
  • <5> Archive: Next Perspectives. 2003-2021. Next Perspectives APGB orthophotography. Next Perspectives APGB Imagery 05-MAY-2018.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (2)

Related Events/Activities (2)

  • Non-Intrusive Event: Historic England Thanet Landscape - Aerial Investigation Mapping (EKE23827)
  • Non-Intrusive Event: South-East Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Ref: 71330) (EWX10065)

Record last edited

Jan 9 2025 5:07PM