Monument record MWX43637 - WWII slit trench, Kingsdown

Summary

WWII slit trench visible in 1941, 1942 and 1946, located in Kingsdown. This feature was ditched with an external bank and was located at the edge of an arable field. This site was not visible in 2003.

Location

Grid reference Centred TR 37816 49011 (22m by 30m)
Map sheet TR34NE
County KENT
District DOVER, KENT
Civil Parish WALMER, DOVER, KENT

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

WWII slit trench visible on aerial photographs taken in 1941, 1942 and 1946 [1, 2 and 3], located in Kingsdown. This feature measured 20 x 12m and was ditched with an external bank. It was located at the edge of an arable field 235m from the high water mark. This site was not visible on Next Perspectives photography taken in 2003 [4 and 5].

The site was located 140m SSE of a WWII military site (MWX43632) and 130m E of another military site (MWX43635).

A transcription of the features recorded from aerial photographs exists within a GIS layer held by this HER.


<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.

<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 (2)

  • <4> 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> 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

  • 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 30 2024 8:52AM