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Building record TR 25 SW 403 - Sandown (Snowdown?) 6 Pounder emplacement
Summary
Site of Second World War reinforced concrete Type 28 6-pounder gun emplacement. In corner of field beside road, overlooking Snowdown Halt Station.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 2451 5114 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR25SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | AYLESHAM, DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Concrete block in corner of field by railway bridge with boltring on the top for a 6 Pounder Anti-tank Gun.
Owner : Private
Publicly accessible : No
How accessed for survey :
Tourism Potential :
Condition : moderate
Date of visit : 10/07/07
6 pdr. anti-tank gun emplacement. Built of concrete and in fair condition. In corner of field beside road, overlooking Snowdown Halt Station. (1)
Verbal Communication (Verbal communication). SKE14166.
Verbal Communication (Verbal communication). Ske14166.
<1> Council for British Archaeology, 2002, Defence of Britain Project (Digital archive). SKE32029.
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Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Defence of Britain (EKE8520)
Record last edited
Feb 13 2026 12:45PM