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Monument record MWX51466 - Second World War anti tank obstacles
Summary
A line of Second World War anti tank obstacles are visible on aerial photographs taken in 1942. The obstacles are located at the east end of Marine Parade and extend westwards to the south of Stade street, Hythe. The obstacles were not visible on recent aerial photographs and were likely removed after the war.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 1656 3424 (-482327m by -482327m) (6 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR13SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | HYTHE, SHEPWAY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A line of Second World War anti tank obstacles are visible on aerial photographs taken in 1942 and have been mapped as part of the South East Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey NMP. The obstacles are located at the east end of Marine Parade and extend westwards to the south of Stade street, Hythe extending from TR 16839 34347 to TR 16263 34163. It is not clear what type of obstacles these are but may by anti tank pimples or cylinders. They were not visible on recent aerial photographs and were likely removed after the war. (1)
<1> RAF, 1942, NMR RAF/HLA/549 6001-6003 01-JUN-1942 (Photograph). SWX23926.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SWX23926 Photograph: RAF. 1942. NMR RAF/HLA/549 6001-6003 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
Jan 22 2014 4:35PM