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Building record TQ 82 NE 14 - ANTI TANK GUN EMPLACEMENT
Summary
Second World War reinforced concrete anti-tank gun emplacement [type not specified]. On North bank of River Rother, South-West of Wittersham. Originally camouflaged with a corrugated iron roof to resemble a farm building.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 8879 2582 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ82NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | ASHFORD, KENT |
| Civil Parish | WITTERSHAM, ASHFORD, KENT |
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Full Description
Anti-tank gun emplacement [type not specified]. Main embrasure on the W side. Marked on OS map. [Recorder could not inspect closely owing to foot and mouth disease precautions].
Pillbox, originally camouflaged with a corrugated iron roof to resemble a farm building. On N bank of River Rother, SW of Wittersham. (1)
<1> Kent County Council, 1987-, Kent County Council: holding record (Miscellaneous Material). SKE59004.
<2> Council for British Archaeology, 2002, Defence of Britain Project (Digital archive). SKE32029.
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Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Defence of Britain (EKE8520)
Record last edited
Jul 8 2026 7:56PM