Building record TQ 54 SW 256 - PILLBOX (TYPE FW3/24)
Summary
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 5259 4147 (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 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> 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 10:24AM