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Monument record TQ 54 SW 376 - Second World War reinforced concrete hexagonal pillbox
Summary
Hexagonal concrete Second World War pillbox, brick shuttered. Near Ford Place / New Cottage, in hedgerow of field, situated adjacent to dyke, with field of fire across River Medway and valley to the South-East. [Check number. Not located on DoB map.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 5277 4270 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ54SW |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | PENSHURST, SEVENOAKS, KENT |
| District | SEVENOAKS, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Hexagonal concrete pillbox, brick shuttered. 7 embrasures. [Recorder Urquhart gives NGR - TQ 528430]. Standard type 24 pillbox, brick-skinned, situated adjacent to dyke, with field of fire across River Medway and valley to the SE. with PLAN drawn on form. Near Ford Place / New Cottage, in hedgerow of field. (1)
<1> Council for British Archaeology, 2002, Defence of Britain Project (Digital archive). SKE32029.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE32029 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2002. Defence of Britain Project.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Defence of Britain (EKE8520)
Record last edited
Feb 5 2026 4:21PM