Monument record MWX43578 - WWII slit trenches, Dover
Summary
Location
Grid reference | Centred TR 33600 42547 (138m by 134m) |
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Map sheet | TR34SW |
County | KENT |
District | DOVER, KENT |
Civil Parish | GUSTON, DOVER, KENT |
Map
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> SWX15711 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.
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 4:04PM