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Monument record MWX43233 - Bomb crater visible in the intertidal zone of Pegwell Bay
Summary
Circular Bomb crater visible in the intertidal zone of Pegwell Bay and mapped from military aerial photographs.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 34003 62735 (17m by 17m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR36SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | THANET, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CLIFFSEND, THANET, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Bomb crater visible in the intertidal zone of Pegwell Bay and mapped from military aerial photographs.
The circular bomb crater measures 4m in diameter and was first visible and has been mapped from aerial photographs taken in January 1942 [1]. It is visible on military photographs taken throughout the year and is still visible as a circular ditch on the Channel Coastal Observatory's aerial photography from May 2008 [2].
<2> Aerial Photographs held by the Channel Coastal Observatory, CCO 2008/TR3462nw (Photograph). SWX15703.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <2> SWX15703 Photograph: Aerial Photographs held by the Channel Coastal Observatory. CCO 2008/TR3462nw.
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 2:52PM