Monument record TR 34 SW 2756 - Former site of WWII anti-tank cylinders, Dover Harbour

Summary

Two lines of WWII anti-tank cylinders are visible on aerial photographs taken of Dover in the 1940's. These 24 anti-tank cylinders were orientated NE-SW and are located on a small beachimmediately next to the Castle Jetty. They are not visisble on subsequent aerial photography suggesting that they were removed shortly after the conclusion of the Second World War. (location accurate to the nearest 10m based on available information)

Location

Grid reference Centred TR 32905 41578 (23m by 38m)
Map sheet TR34SW
County KENT
District DOVER, KENT
Civil Parish DOVER, DOVER, KENT

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<1> Google, 1940, Google Earth historical Imagery 1940 (Photograph). SKE52204.

<2> Next Perspectives consortium via English Heritage, 2003, 2007, Next Perspective PGA georeferenced aerial photograph data, Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: TR3241 12-SEP-2003 (Graphic material). SWX15711.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1>XY Photograph: Google. 1940. Google Earth historical Imagery 1940. n/a. B&W. [Mapped feature: #5646 Anti Tank Obstacle, ]
  • <2> Graphic material: Next Perspectives consortium via English Heritage. 2003, 2007. Next Perspective PGA georeferenced aerial photograph data. Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: TR3241 12-SEP-2003.

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 5 2019 2:49PM