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Monument record MWX43479 - Two WWII Nissen Huts, west Dover.
Summary
Two WWII Nissen Huts, positioned close to railway lines, west Dover. Possibly used for equipment for the railways in the event of invasion.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 30939 40036 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR34SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | DOVER, DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Observed from military aerial photographs. Two Nissen Huts measuring 4.5m wide by 10.5m long, situated north adjacent to the railway line, and split between the pedestrian bridge to Shakespeare beach. Possibly used for equipment for the railways in the event of invasion. Mapped and first observed from photographs in June 1942 [1] the Two nissen huts were last observed as foundations and hard standing in August 1945 [2].
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