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Building record TQ 54 NW 202 - PILLBOX (VARIANT)
Summary
Low Second World War reinforced concrete concrete pillbox, with 2 embrasures, for defence of Penshurst airfield. At Chiddingstone Causeway, in field to East of footpath that runs from St. Luke's Church to Charcott.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 5221 4662 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ54NW |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | LEIGH, SEVENOAKS, KENT |
| District | SEVENOAKS, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Low concrete pillbox, with 2 embrasures, for defence of Penshurst airfield. Concrete steps down into pillbox. Five-sided pillbox, with 2 embrasures.Non-standard design pillbox. Situated on elevated ground with field of fire N towards hamlet of Charcott, protecting E/W road (B2027). with PLAN drawn on form. At Chiddingstone Causeway, in field to E of footpath that runs from St. Luke's Church to Charcott. (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
Feb 5 2026 4:29PM