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Building record TQ 54 SW 259 - PILLBOX (TYPE FW3/24)
Summary
Second World War reinforced concrete pillbox has 4 embrasures and 4 steps down to doorway. At Saint's Hill, on a ridge; past water works from Colliersland Bridge
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 5269 4156 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ54SW |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | PENSHURST, SEVENOAKS, KENT |
| District | SEVENOAKS, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
At Saint's Hill, on a ridge; past water works from Colliersland Bridge [part of land is private].Type 24 pillbox. 'Thick-walled'.
Pillbox has 4 embrasures and 4 steps down to doorway. It is set very low into the ground, undoubtedly silted over [probably type 24].Type 24 pillbox. 'Thick-walled'.Type 24 variant pillbox, situated in elevated position overlooking the River Medway, with field of fire S across river and valley. Brick-shuttered. Set low into the ground, and rear portion cannot be seen. with PLAN drawn on form. At Saint's Hill, on a ridge; past water works from Colliersland Bridge [part of land is private]. (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
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Defence of Britain (EKE8520)
Record last edited
Feb 24 2026 10:22AM