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Monument record TR 36 NW 1440 - A Second World War slit trench with a zig-zag form
Summary
A Second World War slit trench with a zig-zag form which was located just north of the Canterbury Road West and seen on aerial photographs taken in 1941.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 3467 6509 (15m by 40m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR36NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | THANET, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CLIFFSEND, THANET, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A Second World War slit trench with a zig-zag form which was located AT tr 3464 6509 just north of the Canterbury Road West. The trench system was aligned N-S and extended 40m from the road with a short spur to the east at its mid-point. It was mapped as part of the Historic England: Ramsgate HAZ project from aerial photographs taken in 1941. (1)
<1> 1941, Vertical aerial photograph reference number (Photograph). SKE59018.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE59018 Photograph: 1941. Vertical aerial photograph reference number.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Ramsgate, Kent: Historic Characterisation of Ramsgate (Heritage Action Zones) (EKE22564)
Record last edited
May 19 2026 4:06PM