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Monument record MWX43647 - WWII barbed wire, Walmer
Summary
WWII barbed wire obstruction visible in, but not in 1946, located in Walmer. The wire ran N-S for 550m along the beach and was generally three lines thick. This was attached to another section of wire in the S (MWX43646). The structures were no longer visible in 2003.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 37841 50474 (100m by 559m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR35SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | WALMER, DOVER, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
WWII barbed wire obstruction visible on aerial photographs taken in [1942], but not in 1946 [2], located in Walmer. The wire ran N-S for 550m along the beach and was generally three lines thick with 25m between the lines. This line of wire was attached to another section of wire in the S (MWX43646). The structures were no longer visible on Next Perspectives photography taken in 2003 [3].
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: TR3750 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: TR3750 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
Aug 29 2024 4:26PM