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Monument record TR 13 SE 263 - Second World War beach defence
Summary
A length of Second World War beach defence is visible on aerial photographs taken in 1942. The beach defence is located along the beach between Hythe and Sandgate. It is not clear from the aerial photographs whether this is beach scaffolding or barbed wire or another type of beach defence. The beach defences were removed after the war.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 1815 3466 (-483482m by -483482m) (4 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR13SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | HYTHE, SHEPWAY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | SANDGATE, SHEPWAY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Vertical aerial photograph reference number (Unspecified Type). SWX23930.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SWX23930 (No record type): Vertical aerial photograph reference number.
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 3:55PM