Monument record MWX51357 - Second World War observation post

Summary

A Second World War observation post and associated military buildings are visible as buildings on aerial photographs taken in 1945. The site comprises three observation posts, 7 Nissen huts, probably barracks and two further military buildings. The site is surrounded by barbed wire obstruction. The hard standings have been removed and two observation posts are still extant on aerial photographs taken in 2007, though some of the site is still visible as cropmarks. This site has been mapped from aerial photographs as part of the South East Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey NMP (Component 2). A probably associated domestic site is located 35 metres to the north west (1533047).

Location

Grid reference TR 2490 3827 (point) Centred
Map sheet TR23NW
County KENT
District DOVER, KENT
Civil Parish CAPEL-LE-FERNE, DOVER, KENT

Map

Type and Period (5)

Full Description

<1> Council for British Archaeology, 2002/6, Defence of Kent database (Digital archive). SWX23603.

<2> RAF, 1946, NMR RAF/106G/UK/1443 4435-4436 30-APR-1946 (Photograph). SWX23817.

<3> Vertical aerial photograph reference number (Unspecified Type). SWX23783.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2002/6. Defence of Kent database.
  • <2> Photograph: RAF. 1946. NMR RAF/106G/UK/1443 4435-4436 30-APR-1946.
  • <3> (No record type): Vertical aerial photograph reference number.

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

Jan 20 2014 4:41PM