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Monument record MWX43259 - Possible WWII gun emplacement, located on the eastern side of the River Stour
Summary
Possible WWII gun emplacement that is circular in plan and with an internal circular pintle that is mapped from military aerial photographs.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 33243 62046 (25m by 24m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR36SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | THANET, KENT |
| Civil Parish | MINSTER, THANET, KENT |
Map
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Full Description
Possible WWII gun emplacement, circular in plan and with an internal circular pintle. It is a large feature measuring 14m in diameter and with walls that are around 3m thick. It is located on the eastern side of the River Stour and was first visible and has been mapped from military aerial photographs taken in April 1944 [1]. A hollow area is still visible by January 1946 [2] and the feature is entirely gone by April 1950 [3].
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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 4:10PM