Monument record MWX51409 - Second World War roadblock, Dymchurch Road

Summary

A Second World War roadblock consisting of two double rows of anti-tank cubes is visible on aerial photographs of 1942 on Dymchurch Road, at what was at that time the northern end of St Marys Bay. This feature has been mapped from aerial photographs as part of the South East RCZAS NMP project.

Location

Grid reference TR 0940 2803 (point) Centred
Map sheet TR02NE
County KENT
District FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT
Civil Parish ST MARY IN THE MARSH, SHEPWAY, KENT

Map

Type and Period (2)

Full Description

<1> RAF, 1942, NMR RAF/HLA/523 6012-3 04-MAY-1942 (Photograph). SWX23917.

<2> RAF, 1946, NMR RAF/106G/UK/1439 3024-5 30-APR-1946 (Photograph). SWX23809.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Photograph: RAF. 1942. NMR RAF/HLA/523 6012-3 04-MAY-1942.
  • <2> Photograph: RAF. 1946. NMR RAF/106G/UK/1439 3024-5 30-APR-1946.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (2)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Non-Intrusive Event: South-East Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Ref: 71330) (EWX10073)

Record last edited

Jan 22 2014 11:03AM