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Monument record MWX43276 - WWII beach scaffolding along Sandwich Bay
Summary
WWII beach scaffolding along Sandwich Bay from Great Stonar to Deal, mapped from military aerial photographs.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 36857 56378 (2083m by 5755m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR35NE |
| Civil Parish | DEAL, DOVER, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | SHOLDEN, DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | WORTH, DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
WWII beach scaffolding extending almost 5km along the coast at Sandwich Bay from Great Stonar to Deal, located in front of other military features and sites (Mke41944, MWX42015, MWX43270, MWX43273, MWX43275 and MWX43629). This scaffolding ran in a double line for most of its length. The beach scaffolding was first visible in 1941 [1, 6] and was still apparent on military aerial photographs taken in June 1942 [5] and January and September 1946 [2, 4], but has been removed by April 1950 [3].
Kent County Council, 1987-, Kent County Council: holding record (Miscellaneous Material). SKE59004.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SKE59004 Miscellaneous Material: Kent County Council. 1987-. Kent County Council: holding record.
Finds (0)
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
May 8 2026 11:12AM