Monument record MWX51424 - Second World War trench, Hythe Firing Ranges

Summary

A Second World War trench is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs within the sandy dunes of the Hythe Firing Ranges (Monument Number 1531850) opposite Pennypot. The short v-shaped trench system measures no more than 32meters in length. The trench was subsequently levelled after the war.

Location

Grid reference TR 1476 3387 (point) Centred
Map sheet TR13SW
County KENT
District FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT
Civil Parish HYTHE, SHEPWAY, KENT

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<1> RAF, 1946, NMR RAF/106G/UK/1112 3114-3115 12-JAN-1946 (Photograph). SWX23803.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Photograph: RAF. 1946. NMR RAF/106G/UK/1112 3114-3115 12-JAN-1946.

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

Jan 22 2014 2:02PM