Monument record MWX43620 - WWII roadblock, Dover
Summary
Location
Grid reference | Centred TR 31492 40191 (37m by 63m) |
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Map sheet | TR34SW |
County | KENT |
District | DOVER, KENT |
Civil Parish | DOVER, DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
WWII roadblock visible on aerial photography taken in 1945 [1], located in Dover. This feature did not block a road, but the tracks of Dover Marshalling Yard and Locomotive Depot (MWX43607). The block appeared to have been removed, but was likely comprised of anti-tank cubes, judging by size and shape. The block crossed eleven tracks and was generally five cubes deep, though at times they were fairly dispersed. Therefore the shape of the block was fairly rectangular, but irregular, measuring at maximum dimensions 53m x 17m. The site was no longer visible on Next Perspectives photography taken in 2003 [2].
A roadblock was located roughly 200m W of this site (MWX43621).
A transcription of the feature recorded from aerial photography exists within a GIS layer held by this HER.
<2> Next Perspectives consortium via English Heritage, 2003, 2007, Next Perspective PGA georeferenced aerial photograph data, Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: TR34140 12-SEP-2003 (Graphic material). SWX15711.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <2> SWX15711 Graphic material: Next Perspectives consortium via English Heritage. 2003, 2007. Next Perspective PGA georeferenced aerial photograph data. Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: TR34140 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
Sep 30 2013 11:38AM