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Monument record TR SE 36 866 - A possible Second World War rectangular pillbox (possibly a Vickers Machine Gun Pillbox) located at the bottom of Madieral Walk
Summary
A possible Second World War rectangular pillbox (possibly a Vickers Machine Gun Pillbox) located at the bottom of Madieral Walk forming part of the coastal defence line at Ramsgate which was visible on wartime aerial photographs.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 3840 6484 (7m by 6m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR36SE |
| Civil Parish | RAMSGATE, THANET, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| District | THANET, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A possible Second World War rectangular pillbox (possibly a Vickers Machine Gun Pillbox) located at TR 3840 6484 at the bottom of Madieral Walk forming part of the coastal defence line at Ramsgate which was visible on wartime aerial photographs. This was mapped as part of the Historic England: Ramsgate HAZ project.(1)
<1> RAF, 1941, RAF/HLA/380 619 15-DEC-1941 (Photograph). SKE55745.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE55745 Photograph: RAF. 1941. RAF/HLA/380 619 15-DEC-1941. RAF/HLA/380 619 15-DEC-1941.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Ramsgate, Kent: Historic Characterisation of Ramsgate (Heritage Action Zones) (EKE22564)
Record last edited
Mar 28 2025 4:00PM