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Building record TQ 54 SW 227 - PILLBOX (TYPE FW3/24)
Summary
Second World War reinforced concrete hexagonal type pillbox [type 24], with 7 embrasures. Situated on North side of the River Medway with field of fire South over river. Saint's Hill water works, rear of pumping station, close to foot bridge and River Medway
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 5232 4134 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ54SW |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | PENSHURST, SEVENOAKS, KENT |
| District | SEVENOAKS, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Hexagonal type pillbox [type 24], with 7 embrasuresType 24 pillbox. 'Thick-walled'.
Type 24 pillbox, situated on N side of the River Medway with field of fire S over river. Saint's Hill water works, rear of pumping station, close to foot bridge and River Medway. (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 10:28AM