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Monument record TR 13 SW 178 - Second World War minefield, Hythe Ranges
Summary
A Second World War minefield is visible as parallel of rows of shallow pits or disturbed sand on aerial photographs taken in the 1940s. The minefield is located immediately behind the beach within the Hythe Firing Ranges (Monument Number 1531850). The minefield is also surrounded by barbed wire obstructions, which act as another line of defence. The barbed wire obstructions and mines were removed after the war.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 1419 3322 (326m by 346m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR13SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | HYTHE, SHEPWAY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
<1> RAF, 1946, NMR RAF/106G/UK/1112 3098-3099 12-JAN-1946 (Photograph). SWX23802.
<2> RAF, 1946, NMR RAF/106G//UK/1376 5248-5249 04-APR-1946 (Photograph). SWX23791.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: South-East Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Ref: 71330) (EWX10073)
Record last edited
Oct 16 2024 12:55PM