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Monument record TR 34 SW 2713 - Field gun emplacement, The Danes
Summary
Second World War brick (or possibly brick-shuttered) 'gun house' for field gun, backing onto railway cutting. West corner of The Danes recreation ground, overlooking the railway
Location
| Grid reference | TR 3175 4300 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR34SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | DOVER, DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A Second World War field gun emplacement survives at The Danes, Dover (1).
Brick (or possibly brick-shuttered) 'gun house' for field gun, backing onto railway cutting.
Pillbox (Sector 5). Cassini ref 756609. The Danes recreation ground, at W corner overlooking railway. (2)
Kent History Forum (Digital archive). SWX15715.
Council for British Archaeology, 2002, Defence of Britain Project (Digital archive). SKE32029.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Defence of Britain (EKE8520)
Record last edited
Feb 13 2026 12:20PM