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Monument record TQ 53 NW 194 - Concrete Second World War Type 24 pillbox
Summary
Concrete Second World War Type 24 pillbox in very overgrown location on an island site, surrounded by River Medway, ditch and stream [local farmer informed recorder of its situation: impossible to approach it, and should consequently be in good condition?]. On an island, in very overgrown location North of Ashurst Bridge
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 5062 3892 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ53NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT |
| Civil Parish | SPELDHURST, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT |
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Full Description
Concrete pillbox in very overgrown location on an island site, surrounded by River Medway, ditch and stream [local farmer informed recorder of its situation: impossible to approach it, and should consequently be in good condition?].
Type 24 pillbox, wood-shuttered, on W side of River Medway, with field of fire E across river to road/rail bridge. Brick-skinned interior.
with PLAN drawn on form. On an island, in very overgrown location N of Ashurst Bridge. (1-2)
<1> Council for British Archaeology, 2002, Defence of Britain Project (Digital archive). SKE32029.
<2> CBA Defence of Britain Project, 1994, Defence of Britain Site Report (Bibliographic reference). SKE6447.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Defence of Britain (EKE8520)
Record last edited
Mar 24 2026 4:13PM