Monument record MWX43592 - WWII air raid shelters, Dover

Summary

WWII air raid shelters visible in 1941, 1942 and 1945, located in Dover. The earthworks were still visible in 1947. The features were not visible in 2007.

Location

Grid reference Centred TR 30340 40525 (107m by 131m)
Map sheet TR34SW
County KENT
District DOVER, KENT
Civil Parish DOVER, DOVER, KENT

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

WWII air raid shelters visible on aerial photographs taken in 1941, 1942 and 1945 [1, 2, 3], located in Dover. The site measured 150m x 15m at maximum dimensions. The earthworks were still visible on aerial photography taken in 1947 [4]. The site lay 160m NW of Western Heights (MKE7019 and NMR 468101) and N of the Citadel Battery (Mke41972, MKE7131 and NMR 1307262). The features were not visible on Next Perspectives photography taken in 2007 [5] when the site was in use as a housing estate.

A transcription of the feature recorded from aerial photographs exists within a GIS layer held by this HER.


<5> Next Perspectives consortium via English Heritage, 2003, 2007, Next Perspective PGA georeferenced aerial photograph data, Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: TR3040 28-APR-2007_Updates (Graphic material). SWX15711.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <5> Graphic material: Next Perspectives consortium via English Heritage. 2003, 2007. Next Perspective PGA georeferenced aerial photograph data. Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: TR3040 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

Sep 30 2013 10:26AM