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Monument record TR 36 NW 1048 - PILLBOX
Summary
Second World War reinforced concrete pillbox [shown on German map of British defences]. To North of A253 road, North-East of Minster. Probably part of the defences of RAF Manston. Cassini ref 772834.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 3267 6567 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR36NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | THANET, KENT |
| Civil Parish | MINSTER, THANET, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
W of Manston.Pillbox [Sector 7]. Cassini ref 772834. Possibly part of RAF Manston defences.
Approximate position as indicated on German fortifications map (11.1940 . No trace is visible on 1946 aerial photo. Presumably removed on expansion of 1944 runways. Was very close to Mke 39391, but the 1940 map clearly shows two. (1-2)
<1> Unknown, 1940, List of Pillboxes, Defended Houses, and Roadblocks (Unpublished document). SKE13159.
<2> Council for British Archaeology, 2002, Defence of Britain Project (Digital archive). SKE32029.
Sources/Archives (2)
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
May 14 2026 4:07PM