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Monument record MWX43417 - Stepped ditch features on the beach north of Deal.
Summary
Stepped ditch features on the beach north of Deal (possible WWII slit trenches or drainage systems for the golf course). Mapped from military aerial photographs.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 37380 54912 (95m by 215m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR35SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | SHOLDEN, DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Stepped ditch features are present on the beach located north of Deal. They extend around 20m onto the beach are possible WWII slit trenches or part of a drainage system for the Cinque Ports Golf Links. The features are mapped from military aerial photographs taken in February 1946 [1] but were first visible by Febraury 1941 [2]. Although still visible in April 1950 [3], the ditch features are gone by June 1980 [4].
A transcription of the features recorded from aerial photographs exists within a GIS layer held by this HER.
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 (0)
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