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Monument record MWX51344 - NEW ROMNEY EMERGENCY COASTAL BATTERY
Summary
A Second World War emergency coastal battery previously noted from documentary sources is visible on aerial photographs of 1942 as structures near the Pumping Station at St Marys Bay. These features were mapped from aerial photographs as part of the South East RCZAS NMP project.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 0912 2732 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR02NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | ST MARY IN THE MARSH, SHEPWAY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Dobinson, C., 2000, Twentieth century fortifications in England. Volume 6.2. Coast Artillery, 1900-1956, 6.2 pp 304,307 (Monograph). SWX23711.
<2> ?, Twentieth century military recording project: World War Two Coastal Batteries, pp 89 (Unspecified Type). SWX23712.
<3> RAF, 1942, NMR RAF/AC81 174-5 26-AUG-1942 (Photograph). SWX23894.
<4> 1947, NMR CAL/UK/1 0111 02-JUN-1947 (Photograph). SWX23608.
<5> 1983, NMR MAL/83019 032 12-JUL-1983 (Photograph). SWX23778.
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SWX23711 Monograph: Dobinson, C.. 2000. Twentieth century fortifications in England. Volume 6.2. Coast Artillery, 1900-1956. 6.2 pp 304,307.
- <2> SWX23712 (No record type): ?. Twentieth century military recording project: World War Two Coastal Batteries. pp 89.
- <3> SWX23894 Photograph: RAF. 1942. NMR RAF/AC81 174-5 26-AUG-1942.
- <4> SWX23608 Photograph: 1947. NMR CAL/UK/1 0111 02-JUN-1947.
- <5> SWX23778 Photograph: 1983. NMR MAL/83019 032 12-JUL-1983.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (6)
- Parent of: Probable Second World War pillbox (Monument) (MWX51514)
- Parent of: Probable Second World War pillbox, St Marys Bay (Monument) (MWX51515)
- Parent of: Second World War barbed wire and scaffolding, St Marys Bay (Monument) (MWX51436)
- Parent of: ST MARY'S BAY COASTAL BATTERY (Monument) (1535069)
- Parent of: ST MARY'S BAY COASTAL BATTERY (Monument) (1535587)
- Parent of: ST MARY'S BAY COASTAL BATTERY (Monument) (1485931)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: South-East Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Ref: 71330) (EWX10073)
Record last edited
Jan 20 2014 3:33PM