Monument record MWX51434 - Second World War barbed wire obstructions, Hythe Firing Ranges

Summary

A circular section of Second World War barbed wire obstructions are visible on aerial photographs taken in the 1940s. The barbed wire is located within the Hythe firing Ranges (Monument Number 1531850) and surrounds the Second World War pillbox recorded as Monument Number 1422549. The barbed wire obstruction is disguised by coarse vegatation in some places. The barbed wire was removed after the war.

Location

Grid reference Centred TR 1397 3328 (-480690m by -480690m) (2 map features)
Map sheet TR13SW
County KENT
District FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT
Civil Parish HYTHE, SHEPWAY, KENT

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<1> RAF, 1945, NMR RAF/106G/UK/541 3068-3069 24-JUL-1945 (Photograph). SWX23835.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Photograph: RAF. 1945. NMR RAF/106G/UK/541 3068-3069 24-JUL-1945.

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 2:36PM