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Monument record MWX43214 - WWII bomb crater visible beside a coastal battery, located on the coast south of Joss Bay
Summary
WWII bomb crater visible beside a coastal battery, located on the coast south of Joss Bay and mapped from military aerial photographs.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 40111 69127 (24m by 24m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR46NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | THANET, KENT |
| Civil Parish | BROADSTAIRS AND ST PETERS, THANET, KENT |
Map
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Full Description
WWII bomb crater visible to the south of a coastal battery (MWX43035), located on the coast south of Joss Bay and visible on military aerial photographs taken in April 1946 [1].
The sub-rectangular crater measures 6m by 3.5m and is first visible on aerial photographs taken in April 1946 [1], however is likely to have occurred some time after May 1942. It is no longer visible on military photographs taken in April 1950 [2].
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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 1:35PM