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Monument record MWX43213 - Two WWII bomb craters on the coast of Sandwich Bay
Summary
Two WWII bomb craters on the coast of Sandwich Bay and visible on military aerial photographs.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 35945 58452 (50m by 47m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR35NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | WORTH, DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Two WWII bomb craters on the coast of Sandwich Bay and visible on military aerial photographs taken in 1941 [1].
The sub-circular craters are located less than 25m from each other and have approximate diameters of 15m and 13.7m. The craters are first visible in August 1941 [1] and has been mapped from photographs taken in January 1942 [2]. Only the south-eastern crater is visible in January 1945 [3] and it is no longer apparent by August 2003 [4].
<4> Next Perspectives consortium via English Heritage, 2003, 2007, Next Perspective PGA georeferenced aerial photograph data, Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: TR3558 14-AUG-2003 (Graphic material). SWX15711.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <4> SWX15711 Graphic material: Next Perspectives consortium via English Heritage. 2003, 2007. Next Perspective PGA georeferenced aerial photograph data. Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: TR3558 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 1:34PM