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Monument record MWX43230 - WWII beach scaffolding along the coast at Pegwell Bay
Summary
WWII beach scaffolding along the coast at Pegwell Bay situated in front of a large military site (MWX43184) which is visible on military aerial photographs.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 35317 64301 (365m by 122m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR36SE |
| Civil Parish | RAMSGATE, THANET, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| District | THANET, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CLIFFSEND, THANET, KENT |
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Full Description
Two lengths of WWII beach scaffolding located along the coast at Pegwell Bay, and visible on military aerial photographs taken in June 1942 [1].
The defensive scaffolding is situated in front of a large military site (MWX43184) and measures 266m and 85m in length. They are first visible in June 1942 [1] and are gone by January 1946 [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 2:45PM