Monument record MWX43502 - WWII Gun emplacement, Kingsdown
Summary
Location
Grid reference | Centred TR 37989 46774 (20m by 20m) |
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Map sheet | TR34NE |
County | KENT |
District | DOVER, KENT |
Civil Parish | RINGWOULD WITH KINGSDOWN, DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
WWII gun emplacement visible on aerial photography taken in 1946 [1, 2], located in Kingsdown. The circular banked emplacement was 7m in diameter with walls 1.8m thick. The site was located directly at the coast 2m from the cliff edge. The feature was still visible on aerial photography taken in 1980 [3], but was not visible on Next Perspectives photography taken in 2007 [4].
A collection of five gun emplacements (MWX43503) and a group of three emplacements (MWX43504) lie to the north of this site.
A transcription of the feature recorded from aerial photography exists within a GIS layer held by this HER.
<4> Next Perspectives consortium via English Heritage, 2003, 2007, Next Perspective PGA georeferenced aerial photograph data, Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: TR3746 28-APR-2007_Updates (Graphic material). SWX15711.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <4> SWX15711 Graphic material: Next Perspectives consortium via English Heritage. 2003, 2007. Next Perspective PGA georeferenced aerial photograph data. Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: TR3746 28-APR-2007_Updates.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: South-East Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Ref: 71330) (EWX10065)
Record last edited
Aug 23 2013 1:31PM