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Monument details

HER Number:MWX43604
Type of record:Monument
Name:WWII large cut feature, Dover

Summary

WWII large cut feature visible in 1942 and 1945, located in Dover. The feature lay 52m W of the North Centre Bastion of Western Heights (MKE7019 and NMR 468101). The feature was no longer visible in 2003.

Grid Reference:TR 30992 40875
Map Sheet:TR34SW
Parish:DOVER, DOVER, KENT

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WWII large cut feature visible on aerial photography taken in 1942 and 1945 [1 and 2], located in Dover. The feature was 16.5m x 11m at maximum dimensions and formed a oval topped with a V-shape pointing down slope. It lay 52m W of the North Centre Bastion of Western Heights (MKE7019 and NMR 468101). It is possible that this feature was the result of subsidence on the slopes of Western Heights, and seems too regular for bomb damage. The feature was no longer visible on Next Perspectives photography taken in 2003 [3 and 4].

This site lay in an area of WWII features, alongside lay one potential small barrage balloon site (MWX43606), a military building (MWX43605), a possible gun position or shelter (MWX43603) and one large cut feature (MWX43602).

A transcription of the feature recorded from aerial photography exists within a GIS layer held by this HER.


<3> Next Perspectives consortium via English Heritage, 2003, 2007, Next Perspective PGA georeferenced aerial photograph data, Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: TR3040 12-SEP-2003 (Graphic material). SWX15711.

<4> Next Perspectives consortium via English Heritage, 2003, 2007, Next Perspective PGA georeferenced aerial photograph data, Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: TR3140 12-SEP-2003 (Graphic material). SWX15711.

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<3>Graphic material: Next Perspectives consortium via English Heritage. 2003, 2007. Next Perspective PGA georeferenced aerial photograph data. Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: TR3040 12-SEP-2003.
<4>Graphic material: Next Perspectives consortium via English Heritage. 2003, 2007. Next Perspective PGA georeferenced aerial photograph data. Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: TR3140 12-SEP-2003.