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Building record TQ 54 SW 268 - PILLBOX (TYPE FW3/24)
Summary
Second World War reinforced concrete and brick Type 24 pillbox. At the rear of Doubleton Farmhouse, about 50 yards from River Eden - in hedgerow. 7 embrasures. Brick-shuttered. Grass on roof [remains of camouflage?].
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 5190 4413 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ54SW |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | PENSHURST, SEVENOAKS, KENT |
| District | SEVENOAKS, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
At the rear of Doubleton Farmhouse, about 50 yards from River Eden - in hedgerow. Hexagonal pillbox with 7 embrasures. Brick-shuttered. Grass on roof [remains of camouflage?]. (1)
<1> Council for British Archaeology, 2002, Defence of Britain Project (Digital archive). SKE32029.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE32029 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2002. Defence of Britain Project.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Defence of Britain (EKE8520)
Record last edited
Apr 10 2026 3:14PM