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Monument record MWX51526 - Second World War barbed wire obstructions
Summary
A series of Second World War barbed wire obstructions are visible as structures on aerial photographs taken in 1942, though they have been removed on aerial photographs taken in 1945. These obstructions are located partway up the cliff. This site has been mapped from aerial photographs as part of the South East Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey NMP (Component 2).
Location
| Grid reference | TR 2420 3677 (point) Centred |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR23NW |
| Civil Parish | FOLKESTONE, SHEPWAY, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| District | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> 1942, NMR HLA/549 6026-6027 01-JUN-1942 (Photograph). SWX23763.
<2> RAF, 1945, NMR RAF/106G/UK/541 3024-3025 25-JUL-1945 (Photograph). SWX23831.
Sources/Archives (2)
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 28 2014 10:48AM