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Monument record TR 13 SE 261 - Second World War defended locality, Princess Parade
Summary
A Second World War defended locality is visible on aerial photographs on the Princess Parade road and promenade between Hythe and Sandgate. This long stretch of defended coastline comprises of regularly spaced small one-man sized pillboxes along the road, with a roadblock at either end; barbed wire obstructions are also located on the beach and promenade. Larger pillboxes are also located along the promenade and have been recorded separately.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 1784 3464 (-483200m by -483200m) (125 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR13SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | HYTHE, SHEPWAY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (4)
Full Description
<1> RAF, 1942, NMR RAF/HLA/549 6004-6010 01-JUN-1942 (Photograph). SWX23929.
<2> RAF, 1941, NMR RAF/26H/UK/1443 3288-3298 02-FEB-1941 (Photograph). SWX23838.
Sources/Archives (2)
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) (EWX10073)
Record last edited
Mar 21 2024 3:30PM