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Monument record TQ 87 SE 1257 - Possible Second World War pillbox, Grain
Summary
A possible Second World War pillbox can be seen on aerial photographs taken in 1946. This pillbox was situated near a military installation (NMR 1541232) near the south west corner of Grain but was demolished in the construction of the post-war BP refinery. It was mapped from aerial photographs as part of the English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 8661 7427 (12m by 12m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ87SE |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | ISLE OF GRAIN, MEDWAY, KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> RAF, 1946, RAF 106G/UK/1444 4029-4030 1-MAY-1946 (Photograph). SKE55946.
<2> RAF, 1955, RAF 58/1779 293-294 6-JUN-1955 (Photograph). SKE55947.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project NMP (EKE20812)
Record last edited
Apr 17 2024 3:59PM