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Building record TR 06 SW 1177 - Pillbox, The Ship Inn, Ospringe
Summary
Pillbox (brick-skinned) built on side of public house. Appears now to be used as cellar [no access at time of visit].
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Location
| Grid reference | TR 0041 6086 (point) Centred |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR06SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | SWALE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | FAVERSHAM, SWALE, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
The Ship public house, at junction of Ospringe Road (B2040) with the A2 road.Pillbox (brick-skinned) built on side of public house. Appears now to be used as cellar [no access at time of visit].
with PLAN
An associated sniper position (TR 06 SW 1534) was identified to the west of the pillbox during archaeological investigations at the site in 2015. The structure was subsequently recorded during a building survey in 2017. (1)
<1> Swale and Thames Archaeological Survey Company, 2017, Recording Of WWII Sniper Position At 20-22 Ospringe Street, Faversham, Kent (Unpublished document). SKE56700.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE56700 Unpublished document: Swale and Thames Archaeological Survey Company. 2017. Recording Of WWII Sniper Position At 20-22 Ospringe Street, Faversham, Kent.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Historic building recording of WWII Sniper Position At 20-22 Ospringe Street, Faversham, 2017 (EKE25530)
Record last edited
Aug 15 2025 4:44PM