Building record TQ 54 SW 256 - PILLBOX (TYPE FW3/24)

Summary

Second World War reinforced concrete hexagonal type pillbox with 7 embrasures [probably type 24]. At Saint's Hill water works, near Colliersland Bridge; rear of pumping station on sharp bend of the rive

Location

Grid reference TQ 5259 4147 (point)
Map sheet TQ54SW
County KENT
Civil Parish PENSHURST, SEVENOAKS, KENT
District SEVENOAKS, KENT

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Full Description

At Saint's Hill water works, near Colliersland Bridge; rear of pumping station on sharp bend of the river.Type 24 pillbox, with brick-shuttered exterior, situated on N side of River Medway close to river bank, with field of fire S and SE across river.

Hexagonal type pillbox with 7 embrasures [probably type 24]. [Recorder Urquhart gives NGR - TQ 525413].

Type 24 pillbox, with brick-shuttered exterior, situated on N side of River Medway close to river bank, with field of fire S and SE across river and over valley. with PLAN drawn on form. [Recorder Farthing gives NGR - TQ 526415]. At Saint's Hill water works, near Colliersland Bridge; rear of pumping station on sharp bend of the river. (1)


<1> Council for British Archaeology, 2002, Defence of Britain Project (Digital archive). SKE32029.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2002. Defence of Britain Project.

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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 10:24AM