Monument record 1533410 - Extensive beachfront Second World War barbed wire defences are visible on aerial photographs of 1943

Summary

Extensive beachfront Second World War barbed wire defences are visible on aerial photographs of 1943 from the vicinity of the Lifeboat Station in the south, to just south of Lade to the north. The barbed wire also extends inland some way at two points along its length.

Location

Grid reference Centred TR 0896 1918 (-489780m by -489780m) (24 map features)
Map sheet TR01NE
County KENT
District FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT
Civil Parish LYDD, SHEPWAY, KENT

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<1> RAF, 1943, NMR RAF/AC81 194-5 26-AUG-1943 (Photograph). SWX23900.

<2> Vertical aerial photograph reference number (Unspecified Type). SWX23776.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Photograph: RAF. 1943. NMR RAF/AC81 194-5 26-AUG-1943.
  • <2> (No record type): Vertical aerial photograph reference number.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (3)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Non-Intrusive Event: South-East Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Ref: 71330) (EWX10073)

Record last edited

Jun 30 2014 4:52PM