Monument record TR 23 NW 477 - PILLBOX (TYPE CP/6/40/111)
Summary
Location
| Grid reference | TR 2070 3900 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR23NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | HAWKINGE, SHEPWAY, KENT |
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Full Description
A World War Two Norcon pillbox (type CP/6/40/1 at Hawkinge Airfield, Hawkinge Kent, TR 207 390: it is thought to been moved from its original situation, and is now just inside the airfield boundary. The Defence of Britain record states that the concrete pillbox was built between 1940-1941. It was reported to be extant, but ex-situ and in bad condition in 1999 after a field visit connected with the Defence of Britain project. (1)
The Norcon pillbox, introduced in 1940, was a pre-cast concrete pipe with a diameter of 6 foot. They were 4 foot high. The walls were 4 inches thick and contained no steel, so sandbags were required for internal protection. They were provided with six loopholes for firing. (2)
CBA Defence of Britain Project, 1994, Defence of Britain Site Report (Bibliographic reference). SKE6447.
Council for British Archaeology, 2002, Defence of Britain Project (Digital archive). SKE32029.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Defence of Britain (EKE8520)
Record last edited
Jan 12 2026 12:38PM