Monument record TR 34 SW 2758 - Former site of WWII anti-tank cubes, Dover

Summary

WWII anti-tank cubes visible on aerial photographs taken of Dover in the 1940's. These four cubes appeared to block the route between a slipway and the road within the harbour and were orientated WSW-ENE. They are not present on later aerial photographs suggesting that they were removed after the end of the Second World War. (loaction accurate to the nearest 10m based on available information)

Location

Grid reference Centred TR 32789 41537 (17m by 14m)
Map sheet TR34SW
County KENT
District DOVER, KENT
Civil Parish DOVER, DOVER, KENT

Map

Type and Period (2)

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: #5648 Anti Tank cubes, ]
  • <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 3:14PM