Monument record MWX43682 - WWII earthwork, Walmer

Summary

WWII banked ditch visible in 1942 [1], located in Walmer. This feature was a linear ditch surrounded by external banking, located at the edge of a field. The site was no longer visible in 1946. The feature was not visible in 2003.

Location

Grid reference Centred TR 37671 49437 (17m by 23m)
Map sheet TR34NE
County KENT
District DOVER, KENT
Civil Parish WALMER, DOVER, KENT

Map

Type and Period (3)

Full Description

WWII banked ditch visible on aerial photographs taken in 1942 [1], located in Walmer. This feature was a linear ditch surrounded by external banking, located at the edge of a field. The site measured 11.5 x 5m at maximum dimensions, both the ditch and bank were less than 2m wide. The site was no longer visible on aerial photographs taken in 1946 [2]. The feature was not visible on Next Perspectives photography taken in 2003 [3].

The site lay 35m SW of an area of WWII linear ditches (MWX43671).

A transcription of the feature recorded from aerial photography 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> 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

Aug 30 2024 10:38AM