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Monument record MKE128431 - A possible Second World War type 24 pill box located above the beach at Cliffsend
Summary
A possible Second World War type 24 pill box located above the beach at Cliffsend forming part of the coastal defence line which was visible on wartime aerial photographs.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 3510 6430 (7m by 7m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR36SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | THANET, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CLIFFSEND, THANET, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A possible Second World War Type 24 pillbox located above the beach at Cliffsend forming part of the coastal defence line which was visible on wartime aerial photographs. It was located at TR 3506 6430 just seaward of the Sandwich Road. (1)
<1> RAF, 1942, RAF/HLA/540 52 17-MAY-1942 (Photograph). SKE58517.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE58517 Photograph: RAF. 1942. RAF/HLA/540 52 17-MAY-1942. RAF/HLA/540 52 17-MAY-1942.
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
Apr 8 2025 1:29PM