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Monument record MWX43317 - Three WWII bomb craters, Lydden Valley, east of Worth
Summary
Three WWII bomb craters, Lydden Valley, east of Worth, and mapped from military aerial photographs.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 36326 56054 (205m by 207m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR35NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | SHOLDEN, DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | WORTH, DOVER, KENT |
Map
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Full Description
Three WWII bomb craters visible as earthworks, situated in the Lydden Valley, east of Worth, and mapped from military aerial photographs taken in September 1946 [1]. The craters are first visible in April 1946 [2] and are levelled by June 1980 [3]. The sub-circular features measure 7.7m, 7m and 13m long, and are aligned in a NW-SE position over a distance of 245m. Upcast is only visible on the SE crater.
A transcription of the features recorded from aerial photographs exists within a GIS layer held by this HER.
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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 15 2013 1:00PM