Building record TR 34 NE 287 - Kingsdown 6 Pounder Pillbox
Summary
Location
| Grid reference | TR 3791 4840 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR34NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | RINGWOULD WITH KINGSDOWN, DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
6 Pounder gun emplacement disguised to look like a small seaside castle with stable doors. Loopholes ot cover the beach, open top with castilations on the top.
Owner : Private
Publicly accessible : Yes
How accessed for survey :
Tourism Potential :
Condition : moderate
Date of visit : 10/07/07
Square 6 pdr. anti-tank emplacement, disguised with brick crenellated wall. WW2 emplacement. Square 6 pdr. emplacement, disguised with brick crenellated wall. Made of brick and concrete. Condition good.Immediately S of the junction of Cliffe Road and Upper Street, Kingsdown. (3)
Verbal Communication (Verbal communication). SKE14169.
Verbal Communication (Verbal communication). Ske14169.
<3> Council for British Archaeology, 2002, Defence of Britain Project (Digital archive). SKE32029.
Sources/Archives (3)
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 6 2026 12:52PM