Monument record MWX43687 - WWII ditch, Walmer
Summary
Location
Grid reference | TR 37588 49763 (point) |
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Map sheet | TR34NE |
County | KENT |
District | DOVER, KENT |
Civil Parish | WALMER, DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
WWII ditch of unknown function visible on aerial photographs taken in 1942 and 1946 [1 and 2], located in Walmer. This ditch was an irregular oval and measured 22 x 15m at maximum dimensions. This feature was visibly degrading on aerial photography taken in 1946 and Next Perspectives photography taken in 2003 [4] showed the site to be absent.
A length of barbed wire (MWX43668) ran roughly 34m to the E and S of this feature. A military site was located 100m to the N (MWX43667).
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> 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 (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: South-East Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Ref: 71330) (EWX10065)
Record last edited
Aug 30 2024 10:54AM