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

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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> 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