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Monument record TR 06 SE 1101 - Former site of a Second World War pillbox (TYPE FW3/24)
Summary
Former site of a Second World War pillbox, demolished in 2008. Cassini ref 492821.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 0499 6402 (point) From rectified plan |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR06SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | SWALE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | GRAVENEY WITH GOODNESTONE, SWALE, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
At Cleve Hill, in field immediately north of overhead power cables. Pillbox. Cassini ref 492821. (1)
The pillbox was probably built in the late summer or autumn of 1940 and was demolished in 2008. (2)
<1> Unknown, 1940, List of Pillboxes, Defended Houses, and Roadblocks (Unpublished document). SKE13159.
<2> Pre-Construct Archaeology, 2009, Historic Building Recording of Second World War Pillbox and Royal Navy 'Starfish' Decoy Operation Post, Cleve Hill, Graveney, Kent (Unpublished document). SKE18026.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SKE13159 Unpublished document: Unknown. 1940. List of Pillboxes, Defended Houses, and Roadblocks.
- <2> SKE18026 Unpublished document: Pre-Construct Archaeology. 2009. Historic Building Recording of Second World War Pillbox and Royal Navy 'Starfish' Decoy Operation Post, Cleve Hill, Graveney, Kent.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Building survey of a pillbox and a bombing decoy operation post, Cleve Hill, Graveney (Ref: KCHG-08) (EKE12466)
Record last edited
Nov 29 2012 12:31PM