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Monument record TR 36 SE 882 - A possible Second World War pillbox or coastal battery located on the beach
Summary
A possible Second World War pillbox or coastal battery located on the beach amongst the wartime coastal defences which was visible on aerial photographs taken in 1946.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 3521 6435 (7m by 6m) |
|---|---|
| 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 hexagonal type 24 pillbox or coastal battery located at TR 3522 6436 on the beach amongst the wartime coastal defences which was visible on aerial photographs taken in 1946. It is not clear if this is a concrete structure. This was mapped from aerial photographs as part of the Historic England: Ramsgate HAZ project.(1)
<1> RAF, 1946, RAF/106G/UK/1131 4004 17-JAN-1946 (Photograph). SKE58518.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE58518 Photograph: RAF. 1946. RAF/106G/UK/1131 4004 17-JAN-1946. RAF/106G/UK/1131 4004 17-JAN-1946.
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 2:18PM