It should not be assumed that this site is publicly accessible and it may be on private property. Do not trespass.
Building record TQ 54 NW 179 - PILLBOX (TYPE FW3/24)
Summary
Second World War reinforced concrete hexagonal Type 24 pillbox, with 7 embrasures (door bricked up). At Somerden Green, on bank of the River Eden (close to a double short river spur) Has a layer of earth and grass on the roof.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 5013 4579 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ54NW |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | CHIDDINGSTONE, SEVENOAKS, KENT |
| District | SEVENOAKS, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Hexagonal type 24 pillbox, with 7 embrasures (door bricked up). Has a layer of earth and grass on the roof.
Standard type 24 pillbox, brick-shuttered, situated on fence line on N side of River Eden. Field of fire S across river towards Chiddingstone. Entrance bricked up. Earth on roof.
with PLAN drawn on form. At Somerden Green, on bank of the River Eden (close to a double short river spur). (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.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Defence of Britain (EKE8520)
Record last edited
Feb 17 2026 11:16AM