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Monument record TR 13 NE 166 - PILLBOX
Summary
The site of a Second World War reinforced concrete pillbox has been recorded west of Sandgate.. The pillbox however was not visible on the available historical aerial photographs at this location. Cassini ref 626530
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1880 3500 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR13NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | HYTHE, SHEPWAY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Pillbox [Sector 4]. Cassini ref 626530. W of Sandgate. (1)
The pillbox referred to above (Source 1) was not visible on aerial photographs taken during the war viewed as part of the South East Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey NMP. The National Grid Reference given may be inaccurate due to its conversion from its Cassini Map Reference. (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 Unknown, 1940, List of Pillboxes, Defended Houses, and Roadblocks (Unpublished document).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 (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Defence of Britain (EKE8520)
Record last edited
Jul 24 2026 1:21PM