Monument record 1485938 - The site of Littlestone coastal battery

Summary

The site of Littlestone coastal battery, an emergency battery built during the Second World War as part of Eastern Command's coastal defences. The battery was operational by 1942 and mounted three 6-inch guns. It was manned by 551 Coast Battery Royal Artillery. Aerial photography from 1973 shows that the site is occupied by a seafront area and no features of the battery remain. This area was surveyed as part of the South East RCZAS NMP project. The coastal battery was not visible on historic aerial photographs.

Location

Grid reference TR 0870 2500 (point)
Map sheet TR02NE
County KENT
Civil Parish NEW ROMNEY, SHEPWAY, KENT

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<1> Dobinson, C., 2000, Twentieth century fortifications in England. Volume 6.2. Coast Artillery, 1900-1956, 6.2 pp 304,307 (Monograph). SWX23711.

<2> ?, Twentieth century military recording project: World War Two Coastal Batteries, pp 89 (Unspecified Type). SWX23712.

<3> RCHME/EH Aerial Photographers Comment (Unspecified Type). SWX23677.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Monograph: Dobinson, C.. 2000. Twentieth century fortifications in England. Volume 6.2. Coast Artillery, 1900-1956. 6.2 pp 304,307.
  • <2> (No record type): ?. Twentieth century military recording project: World War Two Coastal Batteries. pp 89.
  • <3> (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

Nov 25 2020 4:57PM