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Monument record TR 34 SW 523 - Swingate First World War aerodrome (Dover)
Summary
Swingate Aerodrome (or St. Margrets Aerodrome) was constructed in 1913/1914 east of the A258 at Swingate Radar Station. A earthwork redoubt (Swingate Downs Position) was located at TR 336 433 and a field gun position at TR 336 432. The Aerodrome was later destroyed but some hut bases remain.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 334 430 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR34SW |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | DOVER, DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> CBA Defence of Britain Project, 1994, Defence of Britain Site Report (Bibliographic reference). SKE6447.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE6447 Bibliographic reference: CBA Defence of Britain Project. 1994. Defence of Britain Site Report.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Sep 16 2008 5:15AM