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Building record TR 06 SE 1297 - PILLBOX
Summary
Second World War pillbox. Appears to be 6-sided pillbox facing West [recorder unable to gain access for close inspection]. At Cleve Hill, in field immediately South of overhead power cables.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 0545 6390 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR06SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | SWALE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | GRAVENEY WITH GOODNESTONE, SWALE, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
N of Gravney. Pillbox [Sector 7]. (1)
The pillbox was probably built in the late summer or autumn of 1940. (2)
Appears to be 6-sided pillbox facing W [recorder unable to gain access for close inspection].
Pillbox. Cassini ref 492821. At Cleve Hill, in field immediately S of overhead power cables. (3)
<1> Unknown, 1940, List of Pillboxes, Defended Houses, and Roadblocks (Unpublished document). SKE13159.
<2> Pre-Construct Archaeology, 2009, Historic Building Recording of Second World War Pillbox and Royal Navy 'Starfish' Decoy Operation Post, Cleve Hill, Graveney, Kent (Unpublished document). SKE18026.
<3> Council for British Archaeology, 2002, Defence of Britain Project (Digital archive). SKE32029.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SKE13159 Unpublished document: Unknown. 1940. List of Pillboxes, Defended Houses, and Roadblocks.
- <2> SKE18026 Unpublished document: Pre-Construct Archaeology. 2009. Historic Building Recording of Second World War Pillbox and Royal Navy 'Starfish' Decoy Operation Post, Cleve Hill, Graveney, Kent.
- <3> SKE32029 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2002. Defence of Britain Project.
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Protected Status/Designation
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Defence of Britain (EKE8520)
Record last edited
Apr 1 2026 8:47PM