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)

  • <1> Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2002/6. Defence of Kent database.
  • <2> (No record type): RCHME/EH Aerial Photographers Comment.

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