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Monument record MWX43642 - WWII probable beach obstacles on beach, Kingsdown
Summary
WWII probable beach obstacles comprised of piled stones, visible in 1942, 1943 and 1946, located on the beach at Kingsdown. Some of the obstacles were not visible in 1946. Four rough semi-circles with the convex edge facing the sea were visible just above the high water mark. These ran approximately N-S along the beach within an area 1,150m long. Some were associated with pillboxes (MWX43643) (MWX43644). These obstacles were no longer visible in 2003.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 37949 49689 (147m by 1152m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR34NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | WALMER, DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<4> Next Perspectives consortium via English Heritage, 2003, 2007, Next Perspective PGA georeferenced aerial photograph data, Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: TR3750 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> SWX15711 Graphic material: Next Perspectives consortium via English Heritage. 2003, 2007. Next Perspective PGA georeferenced aerial photograph data. Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: TR3750 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
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: South-East Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Ref: 71330) (EWX10065)
Record last edited
Sep 30 2013 12:04PM