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Monument record TR 35 SW 474 - Former site of Second World War pillbox, Tilmanstone
Summary
A World War II type 22 pillbox located on a bank above the road to the west of Barville Farm. Can be seen on 1940s aerial photography.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 3003 5045 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR35SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | TILMANSTONE, DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A pillbox can be seen on 1940s aerial photography. Since lost. (1)
Type 22 pillbox. Very overgrown.
Pillbox [Sector 3]. Cassini ref 741685. On bank above road W of Barville Farm. (2)
<1> RAF, 1946/7, 1946/47 RAF aerial photograph run (Photograph). SKE31381.
<2> 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 12:30PM