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> Monograph: Dobinson, C.. 2000. Twentieth century fortifications in England. Volume 6.2. Coast Artillery, 1900-1956. 6.2 pp 304,307.
  • <2> (No record type): ?. Twentieth century military recording project: World War Two Coastal Batteries. pp 89.
  • <3> Photograph: RAF. 1942. NMR RAF/AC81 174-5 26-AUG-1942.
  • <4> Photograph: 1947. NMR CAL/UK/1 0111 02-JUN-1947.
  • <5> Photograph: 1983. NMR MAL/83019 032 12-JUL-1983.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (6)

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