Monument record MWX43594 - WWII nissen huts, Dover

Summary

Two WWII nissen huts visible in 1947, located in Dover. These structures were of unknown, but assumed military function. These features were not visible on aerial photography taken in 1946 it is possible that they were disguised during WWII. The site was seen to in use as a housing estate in 2003.

Location

Grid reference TR 31072 40177 (point)
Map sheet TR34SW
County KENT
District DOVER, KENT
Civil Parish DOVER, DOVER, KENT

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Two WWII nissen huts visible on aerial photography taken in 1947 [1], located in Dover. These structures were of unknown, but assumed military function. Each measured 11m x 5.5m and they were orientated NNW-SSE 120m N of the high water mark. These features were not visible on aerial photography taken in 1946 [2]. An emergency water supply (MWX43463) located 34m to the SE was also not visible on 1946 photography, but was visible on aerial photography taken in 1945 [3] and 1947. Therefore it is possible that these features were disguised during WWII. The site was seen to be below a housing estate on Next Perspective photography taken in 2003 [4].

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


<4> Next Perspectives consortium via English Heritage, 2003, 2007, Next Perspective PGA georeferenced aerial photograph data, Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: TR3140 12-SEP-2003 (Graphic material). SWX15711.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <4> Graphic material: Next Perspectives consortium via English Heritage. 2003, 2007. Next Perspective PGA georeferenced aerial photograph data. Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: TR3140 12-SEP-2003.

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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 10:29AM