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Monument record TQ 77 SE 120 - Second World War pillbox, Cockham Reach, Hoo St. Werburgh
Summary
A World War II pillbox located on the foreshore of the Medway near Cockham Wood, facing south. This type 24 concrete pillbox was a narrow wall version with a brick skin. The monument itself is in good condition but is tilting from subsistence.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 7710 7120 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ77SE |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | HOO ST WERBURGH, MEDWAY, KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Not applicable, SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry, Site visit by VTC Smith 1995 (Miscellaneous Material). SKE6440.
<2> Kent County Council, 1999, Survey of Kent post-1500 defence sites, KD164 (Index). SWX11828.
<3> 1947, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX9755.
<4> 1947, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX9841.
<5> 1947, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX9870.
<6> 1944, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX10021.
<7> 2000, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX10373.
<8> 1946, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX9510.
<9> Wessex Archaeology, 2005, North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Phase ll: Field Assessment Year One report (Unpublished document). SWX12121.
Sources/Archives (9)
- <1> SKE6440 Miscellaneous Material: Not applicable. SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry. Site visit by VTC Smith 1995.
- <2> SWX11828 Index: Kent County Council. 1999. Survey of Kent post-1500 defence sites. KD164.
- <3> SWX9755 Photograph (Print): 1947. Photograph. 5196. print.
- <4> SWX9841 Photograph (Print): 1947. Photograph. 3084. print.
- <5> SWX9870 Photograph (Print): 1947. Photograph. 4100. print.
- <6> SWX10021 Photograph (Print): 1944. Photograph. 2059. print.
- <7> SWX10373 Photograph (Print): 2000. Photograph. 60. print.
- <8> SWX9510 Photograph (Print): 1946. Photograph. 3119. print.
- <9> SWX12121 Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. 2005. North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Phase ll: Field Assessment Year One report.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Survey, North Kent Coastal Zone: Phase ll, Year One (Ref: 56750) (EWX8437)
Record last edited
Jan 8 2008 3:28PM