Monument record MWX43581 - WWII slit trenches, Dover
Summary
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 34416 42675 (429m by 223m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR34SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | ST MARGARET’S AT CLIFFE, DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
WWII slit trenches visible on aerial photography taken in 1941 and 1945 [1 and 2], located in Dover. Ten crenulated trenches with flanking banks were visible, along with seven banks. The site measured 460m x 100m. Some trenches were still visible on Next Perspectives photography taken in 2007 [3].
These trenches were located N of the Langdon coast artillery searchlight battery (MKe17261) and W of Fan Bay Battery (Mke41970). They cut across a length of barbed wire (MWX43562) and a WWI firing range (MWX43563). Additional slit trenches were seen to the N (MWX43580) and W (MWX43579).
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: TR3442 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: TR3442 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 4:12PM