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Monument record 1536313 - Two Parallel lines of Second World War anti tank obstacles are visible on aerial photographs taken in 1942
Summary
Two Parallel lines of Second World War anti tank obstacles are visible on aerial photographs taken in 1942. The obstacles are located along the esplanade at Sandgate, but were subsequently removed after the war.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 1969 3499 (-484697m by -484697m) (5 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR13SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | SANDGATE, SHEPWAY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Two parallel lines of Second World War anti tank obstacles are visible on aerial photographs taken in 1942 and have been mapped as part of the South East Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey NMP. The obstacles are located along the esplanade at Sandgate, between TR 19983 35044 and TR 19345 34937 but were removed after the war.(1)
<1> RAF, 1942, NMR RAF/HLA/549 6013-6014 01-JUN-1942 (Photograph). SWX23937.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SWX23937 Photograph: RAF. 1942. NMR RAF/HLA/549 6013-6014 01-JUN-1942.
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
Mar 21 2024 3:53PM