Monument record MWX43578 - WWII slit trenches, Dover

Summary

WWII slit trenches visible in 1942 and 1945, located in Dover. Three crenulated trenches with flanking banks were visible, along with four smaller trenches and an associated bank. The ditches were still visible in 2007.

Location

Grid reference Centred TR 33600 42547 (138m by 134m)
Map sheet TR34SW
County KENT
District DOVER, KENT
Civil Parish GUSTON, DOVER, KENT

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

WWII slit trenches visible on aerial photography taken in 1942 and 1945 [1 and 2], located in Dover. Three crenulated trenches with flanking banks were visible, along with four smaller trenches and an associated bank. The site measured 130m x 130m. The ditches were still visible on Next Perspectives photography taken in 2007 [3].

These trenches were located S of a radar station (MKE9024), SW of a military complex (MWX43542), W of another military site (MWX43543) and N of a military prison (MKe17270). Slit trenches were seen to the W (MWX43577), E (MWX43579) and S (MKE17280).

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: TR3342 28-APR-2007_Updates (Graphic material). SWX15711.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <3> Graphic material: Next Perspectives consortium via English Heritage. 2003, 2007. Next Perspective PGA georeferenced aerial photograph data. Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: TR3342 28-APR-2007_Updates.

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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 4:04PM