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Monument record TR 36 NE 2153 - PILLBOX
Summary
Second World War reinforced concrete pillbox [Sector 7]. East of Dumpton. Cassini ref 836843
Location
| Grid reference | TR 3939 6649 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR36NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | THANET, KENT |
| Civil Parish | BROADSTAIRS AND ST PETERS, THANET, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Second World War reinforced concrete pillbox [Sector 7]. East of Dumpton. Cassini ref 836843 (1-3)
This square pillbox was mapped in the SE Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment located beside a length of barbed wire (MWX43074). The structure measures approximately 1.7m squared.
The structure was first visible and has been mapped from aerial photographs taken in May 1942 [1]. It has been removed by April 1946 [2].
<1> Unknown, 1940, List of Pillboxes, Defended Houses, and Roadblocks (Unpublished document). SKE13159.
<3> 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 (2)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Defence of Britain (EKE8520)
- Non-Intrusive Event: South-East Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Ref: 71330) (EWX10065)
Record last edited
Sep 10 2026 1:44PM