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

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Concrete type 24 pillbox on foreshore facing S across River Medway and enfilading beach E and W. Narrow wall version with brick skin. Although in good condition itself, the pillbox has tilted about 10 degrees S, due to subsidence below concrete slab foundation. On coastland above high water shingle (1), additional reference (2), for site photographs see (3-8). In the course of the rapid coastal zone survey this pillbox appeared to be inaccurately located. Its location at TQ77117120 (FCE), has been updated with the current GPS derived location. (9)


<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Archaeology, 2005, North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Phase ll: Field Assessment Year One report (Unpublished document).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> Miscellaneous Material: Not applicable. SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry. Site visit by VTC Smith 1995.
  • <2> Index: Kent County Council. 1999. Survey of Kent post-1500 defence sites. KD164.
  • <3> Photograph (Print): 1947. Photograph. 5196. print.
  • <4> Photograph (Print): 1947. Photograph. 3084. print.
  • <5> Photograph (Print): 1947. Photograph. 4100. print.
  • <6> Photograph (Print): 1944. Photograph. 2059. print.
  • <7> Photograph (Print): 2000. Photograph. 60. print.
  • <8> Photograph (Print): 1946. Photograph. 3119. print.
  • <9> Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. 2005. North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Phase ll: Field Assessment Year One report.

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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