Monument record TQ 54 SW 247 - PILLBOX (TYPE FW3/24)

Summary

Second World War reinforced concrete standard type 24 shell proof pillbox, buried to below embrasures, with grass as camouflage still on the roof. Close to footpath at Hartsland, between Chafford Bridge and Colliersbridge

Location

Grid reference TQ 5180 4080 (point)
Map sheet TQ54SW
County KENT
Civil Parish PENSHURST, SEVENOAKS, KENT
District SEVENOAKS, KENT

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Close to footpath at Hartsland, between Chafford Bridge and Colliersbridge.Standard type 24 shell proof pillbox, buried to below embrasures, with grass as camouflage still on the roof.

[Recorder Urquhart gives NGR - TQ 518410].

Standard type 24 shell proof pillbox, buried to below embrasures, with grass as camouflage still on the roof. [Recorder Urquhart gives NGR - TQ 518410].

Standard type 24 pillbox, brick-shuttered, situated on flood plain of River Medway with field of fire E across river to Fordcombe - Penshurst road. Brick interior and exterior. with PLAN drawn on form. [Recorder Farthing gives NGR - TQ 519409]. Close to footpath at Hartsland, between Chafford Bridge and Colliersbridge. (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 10:36AM