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Monument record MWX43404 - WWII circular gun emplacement, north of Deal
Summary
WWII circular gun emplacement, north of Deal, and mapped from military aerial photographs.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 37237 55190 (18m by 18m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR35NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | SHOLDEN, DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A possible WWII gun emplacement, situated beside the beach on Sandwich Bay, north of Deal, and mapped from military aerial photographs. The circular gun emplacement has a diameter of 8.4m with a central structural pintle on which the gun was attached.
This feature was first visible in and mapped from military aerial photographs taken in August 1941 [1] and was gone by August 1943 [2].
A transcription of the features recorded from aerial photographs exists within a GIS layer held by this HER.
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Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: South-East Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Ref: 71330) (EWX10065)
Record last edited
Aug 19 2013 2:43PM