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Monument record TR 34 SW 1067 - Former site of WWII type 22 pillbox, Prince of Wales’ pier, Dover
Summary
WWII type 22 pillbox visible in 1942 and 1945, located in Dover. This hexagonal pillbox was located on Prince of Wales’ pier directly alongside the high water mark. It is not visible on an aerial photo taken of the town in 1948 suggesting that it had been removed by this time. (location accurate to the nearest 1m based on available information)
Location
| Grid reference | TR 3195 4073 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| 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 (Bibliographic reference). SKE6447.
<2> Council for British Archaeology, 2002, Defence of Britain Project (Digital archive). SKE32029.
<3> Britain from above, 1948, Oblique Aerial Photograph of Dover, 1948 (Photograph). SKE51742.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SKE6447 Bibliographic reference: CBA Defence of Britain Project. 1994. Defence of Britain Site Report.
- <2> SKE32029 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2002. Defence of Britain Project.
- <3> SKE51742 Photograph: Britain from above. 1948. Oblique Aerial Photograph of Dover, 1948. EAW020183.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Defence of Britain (EKE8520)
- Non-Intrusive Event: South-East Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Ref: 71330) (EWX10065)
Record last edited
Oct 5 2018 5:14PM