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Monument record TR 36 SE 888 - A Second World War pillbox (Type 22) and barbed wire defences located adjacent to East Cliff Bandstand
Summary
A Second World War pillbox (Type 22) located adjacent to East Cliff Bandstand, Ramsgate which was visible on aerial photographs taken in 1942. It was surrounded on two sides by barbed wire.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 3863 6495 (37m by 52m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR36SE |
| Civil Parish | RAMSGATE, THANET, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| District | THANET, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
A Second World War pillbox (Type 22) located AT tr 3864 6496 adjacent to East Cliff Bandstand, Ramsgate which was visible on aerial photographs taken in 1942. The pillbox was partially disguised with a wooden roof similar to the bandstand giving it the appearance of a seaside kiosk. It was surrounded on two sides by barbed wire. These features were mapped as part of the Historic England: Ramsgate HAZ project. (1)
<1> RAF, 1942, RAF/HLA/540/6 94 17-MAY-1942 (Photograph). SKE58507.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE58507 Photograph: RAF. 1942. RAF/HLA/540/6 94 17-MAY-1942. RAF/HLA/540/6 94 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 22 2025 2:54PM