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Monument record TR 34 NE 333 - Large military site and complex of unknown function, Kingsdown
Summary
A large Second World War complex existed at Kingsdown. It is visible in 1941, 1942 and 1946 photographs. The site was comprised of a large central complex and roughly circular bank surrounded by barbed wire. To the N lay six circular ditches, one structure and probable eroded pathways. To the E lay a single bank and a banked slit trench. No elements of this site were visible in 2003.
Summary from record MWX43635:
WWII military site visible in 1941, 1942 and 1945, located in Kingsdown. This site was comprised of nine banked features contained within an open barbed wire enclosure. The site was not visible in 2003.
More research is being carried out on this site and the records will be improved when information becomes available.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 37521 49089 (710m by 527m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR34NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | RINGWOULD WITH KINGSDOWN, DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | WALMER, DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (9)
- MILITARY BUILDING (Modern - 1939 AD to 1945 AD)
- BANK (EARTHWORK) (Modern - 1939 AD to 1945 AD)
- BARBED WIRE ENTANGLEMENT (Modern - 1939 AD to 1945 AD)
- DITCH (Modern - 1939 AD to 1945 AD)
- SLIT TRENCH (Modern - 1939 AD to 1945 AD)
- MILITARY SITE (Modern - 1939 AD to 1945 AD)
- BANK (EARTHWORK) (Modern - 1939 AD to 1945 AD)
- BARBED WIRE ENTANGLEMENT (Modern - 1939 AD to 1945 AD)
- (Former Type) SEAPLANE BASE (Modern - 1917 AD to 1919 AD)
Full Description
<4> Next Perspectives consortium via English Heritage, 2003, 2007, Next Perspective PGA georeferenced aerial photograph data, Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: TR3748 14-AUG-2003 (Graphic material). SWX15711.
<4> Next Perspectives consortium via English Heritage, 2003, 2007, Next Perspective PGA georeferenced aerial photograph data, Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: TR3749 14-AUG-2003 (Graphic material). SWX15711.
<5> Next Perspectives consortium via English Heritage, 2003, 2007, Next Perspective PGA georeferenced aerial photograph data, Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: TR3749 14-AUG-2003 (Graphic material). SWX15711.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <4> SWX15711 Graphic material: Next Perspectives consortium via English Heritage. 2003, 2007. Next Perspective PGA georeferenced aerial photograph data. Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: TR3749 14-AUG-2003.
- <4> SWX15711 Graphic material: Next Perspectives consortium via English Heritage. 2003, 2007. Next Perspective PGA georeferenced aerial photograph data. Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: TR3748 14-AUG-2003.
- <5> SWX15711 Graphic material: Next Perspectives consortium via English Heritage. 2003, 2007. Next Perspective PGA georeferenced aerial photograph data. Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: TR3749 14-AUG-2003.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
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 17 2024 11:29AM