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Monument record MWX43415 - WWII military feature (possible mine laying training area), north of Deal
Summary
WWII military feature (possible mine laying training area), north of Deal. Mapped from military aerial photographs taken in 1946.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 36960 54770 (58m by 47m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR35SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | SHOLDEN, DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
WWII military feature comprising a large sub-oval pit (measuring 20.2m by 8.5m) beside 15 circular pits that appear to be aligned in rows (with an average diameter of 2.5m). These features are thought to be a mine laying training area due to the alignment of the pits (similar to that seen in minefields on beaches - see MWX43270). These features are situated in the corner of a field north of Deal and have been mapped from military aerial photographs taken in February 1946 [1]. They are first visible in June 1942 [2] and are gone by April 1950 [3].
A transcription of the features recorded from aerial photographs exists within a GIS layer held by this HER.
Sources/Archives (0)
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 3:14PM