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Monument record MWX43574 - Earthwork, South Foreland
Summary
WWII linear ditched feature visible in 1946 and located in South Foreland. The function of the feature was unknown. It was still visible in 1976 and 2007.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 35428 42801 (25m by 46m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR34SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | ST MARGARET’S AT CLIFFE, DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
WWII linear ditched feature visible on aerial photographs taken in 1946 [1] and located in South Foreland. The ditch was 38m long, orientated NE-SW and lay at the cliff edge. Its function is unknown, but was probably defence. The feature was still visible on aerial photographs taken in 1976 [2] and on Next Perspectives photography taken in 2007 [3].
A transcription of the features recorded from aerial photographs exists within a GIS layer held by this HER.
<3> Next Perspectives consortium via English Heritage, 2003, 2007, Next Perspective PGA georeferenced aerial photograph data, Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: TR3542 28-APR-2007_Updates (Graphic material). SWX15711.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <3> SWX15711 Graphic material: Next Perspectives consortium via English Heritage. 2003, 2007. Next Perspective PGA georeferenced aerial photograph data. Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: TR3542 28-APR-2007_Updates.
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
Aug 23 2013 4:01PM