Monument record MLI53812 - Second World War Remains, Kettlethorpe
Summary
Second World War remains, visible as earthworks, Kettlethorpe.
Type and Period (2)
- SEARCHLIGHT BATTERY (Second World War to Mid 20th Century - 1939 AD to 1950 AD)
- GUN EMPLACEMENT (Second World War to Mid 20th Century - 1939 AD to 1950 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Earthwork remains of Second World War slit trenches, gun emplacements, searchlight batteries and bomb craters, Kettlethorpe. These were identified and recorded by the National Mapping Programme. {1}
Some of the earthworks thought to represent the remains of bomb craters were still visible during a site visit conducted in March 2019. {2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI3613 Map: Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England. 1992-1996. National Mapping Programme. SK8375: LI.652.5-7.1-6.
- <2> SLI16326 Verbal Communication: Ian Marshman. 2019. Information from Ian Marshman. 13/05/2019.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 8334 7555 (700m by 256m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | KETTLETHORPE, WEST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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