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Monument record MWX51413 - Second World War roadblock at the western end of Sandgate Esplanade
Summary
A Second World War roadblock is visible on aerial photographs taken in 1942. The road block is located at the western end of Sandgate Esplanade, which is defined by removable road blocks, possibly a hedgehog or hairpin arrangement, and other concrete structures at the side of the road. The road block was subsequently cleared after the war.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1914 3490 (point) Centred |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR13SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | SANDGATE, SHEPWAY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> RAF, 1942, NMR RAF/HLA/549 60011-6012 01-JUN-1942 (Photograph). SWX23924.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SWX23924 Photograph: RAF. 1942. NMR RAF/HLA/549 60011-6012 01-JUN-1942.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: South-East Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Ref: 71330) (EWX10073)
Record last edited
Mar 21 2024 3:59PM