Monument record TR 34 SW 1061 - Former site of WWII pillbox, Eastern Docks, Dover

Summary

WW2 Type 22 pillbox located on the coast of Dover, at the shore end of the eastern arm of the Docks. This hexagonal Type 22 pillbox is visible on aerial photography of Dover in the 1940's. It has been removed as of 1968, as shown on aerial photography. No above ground remains are visible. (location accurate to the nearest 10m based on available information)

Location

Grid reference TR 339 421 (point)
Map sheet TR34SW
County KENT
District DOVER, KENT
Civil Parish DOVER, DOVER, KENT

Map

Type and Period (2)

Full Description

<1> CBA Defence of Britain Project, 1994, Defence of Britain Site Report, David Burridge (F.S.G./K.D.R.G./P.S.G.) (Bibliographic reference). SKE6447.

<2> Google, 1940, Google Earth historical Imagery 1940 (Photograph). SKE52204.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1>XY Bibliographic reference: CBA Defence of Britain Project. 1994. Defence of Britain Site Report. David Burridge (F.S.G./K.D.R.G./P.S.G.). [Mapped feature: #17453 Pillbox, ]
  • <2> Photograph: Google. 1940. Google Earth historical Imagery 1940. n/a. B&W.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Non-Intrusive Event: South-East Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Ref: 71330) (EWX10065)

Record last edited

Aug 5 2019 2:21PM