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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 SKE52204 Photograph: Google. 1940. Google Earth historical Imagery 1940. n/a. B&W. [Mapped feature: #5646 Anti Tank Obstacle, ]
- <2> SWX15711 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