Monument record MWX43660 - WWII slit trench, Walmer
Summary
Location
Grid reference | Centred TR 37780 50735 (36m by 28m) |
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Map sheet | TR35SE |
County | KENT |
District | DOVER, KENT |
Civil Parish | WALMER, DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
WWII slit trench visible on aerial photographs taken in 1941 [1], located in Walmer. This site was comprised of a slit trench with banking to the N and a small associated ditch. The site measured 26 x 9m at maximum dimensions. The earthworks were not visible on aerial photography taken in 1946 [2]. These features were no longer visible on Next Perspectives photography taken in 2003 [3].
The features were located 14.5m W of WWII barbed wire (MWX43649), 29.5m N of WWII barbed wire (MWX43647) and 26m NW of one pillbox and two associated structures (MWX43661).
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 12-SEP-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 12-SEP-2003.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
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 8:54AM