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Monument record MWX43648 - WWII barbed wire, Walmer
Summary
WWII barbed wire visible in 1942, but not 1946, located in Walmer. The single line of wire ran roughly N-S for 275m along the beach. This obstruction was functionally related to another stretch of barbed wire (MWX43646). Alongside lay WWII beach defences (MWX43640) and beach scaffolding (MWX43629). The wire was no longer visible in 2003.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 37909 49628 (68m by 279m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR34NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | WALMER, DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<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 (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: South-East Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Ref: 71330) (EWX10065)
Record last edited
Oct 1 2013 11:40AM