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Monument record TR 04 SW 118 - Pillbox at Westhawk Farm, Kingsnorth, Ashford
Summary
A world war II, hexagonal, Type 24 pillbox, built in 1940 as part of a network of defences designed to protect a key nodal point at Ashford. The pillbox is a low, concrete structure with a maximum diameter of about 5 metres. Five sides contain a single embrasure while the sixth contains the entrance, now blocked, flanked by enclosure on either side. Scheduled.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 00095 40215 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR04SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | ASHFORD, KENT |
| Civil Parish | KINGSNORTH, ASHFORD, KENT |
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Full Description
WW2 Type 24 pillbox. The pillbox is situated at the north western edge of Westhawk Farm Romano-British Settlement (TR 04 Sw 117) adjacent to farm access track. The pillbox is a low concrete structure with a maximum diameter of about 5m. Five of its facings are pierced by a single rectangular embrasure on either side. When seen was in good condition with gun mountings in the firing positions. (1)
<1> Department for Culture, Media and Sport, 2001, Romano-British Site and Pillbox, Westhawk Farm, Ashford, RSM 31481 (Scheduling record). SKE7931.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE7931 Scheduling record: Department for Culture, Media and Sport. 2001. Romano-British Site and Pillbox, Westhawk Farm, Ashford. RSM 31481.
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Record last edited
Nov 17 2025 12:19PM