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Monument record MWX43638 - WWII bomb crater, Kingsdown
Summary
WWII bomb crater visible in 1946, located in Kingsdown. This was not visible in 1942. Next Perspectives photography taken in 2003 showed the feature to be absent.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 37484 49317 (16m by 14m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR34NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | WALMER, DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
WWII bomb crater visible on aerial photographs taken in 1946 [1], located in Kingsdown. This crater measured 5.5m at its maximum diameter and it was not visible on aerial photographs taken in 1942 [2]. Next Perspectives photography taken in 2003 [3] showed the feature to be absent.
50m to the S was located a WWII military site (MWX43633).
A transcription of the features recorded from aerial photographs exists within a GIS layer held by this HER.
<3> 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 (1)
- <3> 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
- 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 12:00PM