Monument record MWX43212 - Two WWII bomb craters, adjacent to New Downs Farm, East of Sandwich
Summary
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 34632 59014 (103m by 57m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR35NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | WORTH, DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Two WWII bomb craters, adjacent to New Downs Farm, East of Sandwich and visible on military aerial photographs taken in 1945 [1].
The sub-circular bomb craters have approximate diameters of 5m and 10m, with associated upcast surrounding the crater. The features were first visible in January 1945 [1] and were still apparent in April 1946 [2]. They are gone by August 2003 [3, 4].
<3> Next Perspectives consortium via English Heritage, 2003, 2007, Next Perspective PGA georeferenced aerial photograph data, Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: TR3458 14-AUG-2003 (Graphic material). SWX15711.
<3> Next Perspectives consortium via English Heritage, 2003, 2007, Next Perspective PGA georeferenced aerial photograph data, Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: TR3459 14-AUG-2003 (Graphic material). SWX15711.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <3> SWX15711 Graphic material: Next Perspectives consortium via English Heritage. 2003, 2007. Next Perspective PGA georeferenced aerial photograph data. Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: TR3459 14-AUG-2003.
- <3> SWX15711 Graphic material: Next Perspectives consortium via English Heritage. 2003, 2007. Next Perspective PGA georeferenced aerial photograph data. Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: TR3458 14-AUG-2003.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: South-East Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Ref: 71330) (EWX10065)
Record last edited
Aug 14 2013 1:32PM