Monument record TR 13 SW 89 - PILLBOX

Summary

A Second World War reinforced concrete pillbox is located within the Hythe firing ranges (Monument Number 1531850). The pillbox was visible on historical aerial photographs but was subsequently removed or demolished after 1983.. Cassini ref 571506

Location

Grid reference TR 1329 3249 (point) Centred
Map sheet TR13SW
County KENT
District FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT
Civil Parish HYTHE, SHEPWAY, KENT

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Dymchurch.Pillbox [Sector 4]. Cassini ref 571506

Description from record MWX51391:
Pillbox [Sector 4]. Cassini ref 571506. Dymchurch. (1) The pillbox referred to above (Source 1) is visible on aerial photographs viewed as part of the South East Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment NMP. The pillbox is partially buried on aerial photographs taken in 1946 and is located on the beach head within the Hythe firing ranges (Monument Number: 1531850). The pillbox was subsequently removed or demolished after 1983. (2-4)


<1> Council for British Archaeology, 2002/6, Defence of Kent database (Digital archive). SWX23603.

<2> RAF, 1946, NMR RAF/106G/UK/1112 3098-3099 12-JAN-1946 (Photograph). SWX23802.

<3> 1983, MAL//83019 061 12-JUL-1983 (Photograph). SWX23757.

<4> Unknown, 1940, List of Pillboxes, Defended Houses, and Roadblocks (Unpublished document). SKE13159.

<4> Council for British Archaeology, 2002, Defence of Britain Project (Digital archive). SKE32029.

Sources/Archives (5)

  • <1> Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2002/6. Defence of Kent database.
  • <2> Photograph: RAF. 1946. NMR RAF/106G/UK/1112 3098-3099 12-JAN-1946.
  • <3> Photograph: 1983. MAL//83019 061 12-JUL-1983.
  • <4> Unpublished document: Unknown. 1940. List of Pillboxes, Defended Houses, and Roadblocks.
  • <4> Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2002. Defence of Britain Project.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Related Events/Activities (2)

  • Non-Intrusive Event: Defence of Britain (EKE8520)
  • Non-Intrusive Event: South-East Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Ref: 71330) (EWX10073)

Record last edited

Jul 24 2026 1:13PM