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Monument record TR 23 NW 221 - Pillbox, Richborough Way, Cheriton
Summary
Site of Second World War pillbox [Sector 4]. Cheriton Demolished c.1960, but stood on a track (now Risborough Way) leading from Shorncliff Rd. to Risborough Lane. NGR approx.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 201 365 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR23NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | SANDGATE, SHEPWAY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Pillbox [Sector 4]. Cassini ref 639547. Cheriton. (1)Demolished c.1960, but stood on a track (now Risborough Way) leading from Shorncliff Rd. to Risborough Lane. (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, Pers. Comm. Mrs. S.M. Barnard (Bibliographic reference). SKE6447.
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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
Jul 24 2026 1:28PM