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Monument record MWX43240 - WWII military structure on cliff edge and within a larger military site at Kingsgate
Summary
WWII military structure on cliff edge and within a larger military site at Kingsgate which may have been an observation post or gun emplacement and mapped from military aerial photographs.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 39192 71124 (29m by 27m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR37SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | THANET, KENT |
| Civil Parish | BROADSTAIRS AND ST PETERS, THANET, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (4)
Full Description
WWII military structure on the cliff edge and situated within a larger military complex at Kingsgate. The feature has been mapped from military aerial photographs taken in January 1941 [1], when it was first visible. The feature remains visible on photographs taken throughout the war but is eventually gone by August 1947 [2].
The feature is an L-shaped structure measuring 13.6m long with 1m thick walls, and the entrance is at the SW extent. A bank encircles the structure on the eastern and southern edges. It is situated overlooking a beach and may have been an observation post or gun emplacement.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: South-East Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Ref: 71330) (EWX10065)
Record last edited
Aug 14 2013 3:13PM