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Monument record 1423477 - Site of Second World War gun emplacement, part of the Capel Battery
Summary
Site of Second World War gun emplacement, part of the Capel Battery, which mounted 2 x 4.5in guns. On cliffs East of Capel-le-Ferne, and South of West Hougham. The available aerial photographs which cover this area have been examined as part of the South East Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey NMP (Component 2), and this site has been described as a part of its parent record, Lydden Spout battery (NMR: 1423481).
Location
| Grid reference | TR 2810 3870 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR23NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | HOUGHAM WITHOUT, DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
<1> Council for British Archaeology, 2002/6, Defence of Kent database (Digital archive). SWX23603.
<2> RCHME/EH Aerial Photographers Comment (Unspecified Type). SWX23682.
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 11 2024 6:35PM