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Monument record TR 34 SW 2757 - Possible former site of WWII roadblock, Dover
Summary
A possible WWII roadblock is visible on aerial photographs taken of Dover in August 1945 but not December 1945. The feature appeared to be the remains of a recently removed roadblock, which may have been comprised of anti-tank cubes. The site was no longer visible in 2003, when the area was seen to be developed upon.(location accurate to the nearest 10m based on available information)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 32886 41595 (28m by 27m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR34SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | DOVER, DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
WWII possible roadblock visible on aerial photographs taken in the 1940's. The feature appeared to be the remains of a recently removed roadblock, which may have been comprised of anti-tank cubes. (1) The site was no longer visible on Next Perspectives photography taken in 2003 (2), when the area was seen to be developed upon.
<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: #5647 Road Block, ]
- <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 2:56PM