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Monument record TR 36 SW 139 - PILLBOX
Summary
Pillbox [Sector 7]. Cassini ref 782816. Mapped from military aerial photographs.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 3417 6378 (point) Centred |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR36SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | THANET, KENT |
| Civil Parish | MINSTER, THANET, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
SW of Cliffsend.Pillbox [Sector 7]. Cassini ref 782816
This structure was mapped from military aerial photographs as part of the SE Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey. It was first visible and has been mapped from aerial photographs taken in May 1942 (1) and is still visible on photographs taken in January 1946 (2). It is gone by April 1950 (3). The rectangular structure has been built over a circular mound and measures 4.8m by 3.5m. See record MWX43191 for more information regarding the other associated military features.
Unknown, 1940, List of Pillboxes, Defended Houses, and Roadblocks (Unpublished document). SKE13159.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SKE13159 Unpublished document: Unknown. 1940. List of Pillboxes, Defended Houses, and Roadblocks.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: South-East Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Ref: 71330) (EWX10065)
Record last edited
Jan 17 2013 4:09PM