Monument record TQ 54 SW 248 - Second World War pillbox

Summary

Standard type 24 pillbox, brick-shuttered, situated adjacent to Fordcombe - Chiddingstone Hoath road, set low into ground at embrasure level. Field of fire to SE to bridge across river.

Location

Grid reference TQ 5156 4030 (point)
Map sheet TQ54SW
County KENT
Civil Parish PENSHURST, SEVENOAKS, KENT
District SEVENOAKS, KENT

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Full Description

Chafford Bridge, adjacent to the road. Standard type 24 pillbox, brick-shuttered, situated adjacent to Fordcombe - Chiddingstone Hoath road, set low into ground at embrasure level. Field of fire to SE to bridge across river.

A Pillbox Study Group assessment described the pillbox "Standard brick shuttered shell proof Type 24 with 7 embrasures. Located at LAT: 51. 142865 LONG: 0. 16259015 NGR: TQ51375 40401. Is set back from the main defensive line, located along field boundary by small hedgerow and trees and under a large tree. Has a small ditch running NE/SW along front face. Has field of fire toward the SSE providing covering fire toward Chafford Bridge and also providing cover for T28 S0001916 and T24 Nos. S0001915 & S0001897. In very good condition with all brickwork in situ. No internal identification number."(1)


<1> Pillbox Study Group, Pillbox Study Group communication (Verbal communication). SKE52253.

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  • <1> Verbal communication: Pillbox Study Group. Pillbox Study Group communication.

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Record last edited

Nov 25 2020 2:35PM