Monument record TR 34 SW 796 - Possible former site of pillbox near Shakespeare Beach, Dover

Summary

Possible former site of a Type 22 pillbox, built by June 1940, was located near train ferry dock, Dover. It was built of reinforced concrete and has now been destroyed (location accurate to the nearest 10m based on available information)

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Grid reference TR 3189 4024 (point)
Map sheet TR34SW
County KENT
District DOVER, KENT
Civil Parish DOVER, DOVER, KENT

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Former site of a WWII Type 22 Hexagonal Pillbox situated at the eastern extent of Shakespeare Beach in West Dover. Measuring approximately 4m across the pillbox is 40m west of the western ferry terminal and positioned to the south of a long stretch of linear scaffolding in an area possibly used to store and lay-up small boats. The Pillbox was mapped and first observed June 1942. It is Still visible by April 1947, however by April 1950 the structure appears to have been demolished. (1-2)

Recorded as part of the Defence of Britain Project. No SO 001618 (3)


<1> 08/06/40, Dover Defences (Map). Ske14240.

<2> 08/06/40, Dover Defences (Map). SKE14240.

<3> Council for British Archaeology, 2002, Defence of Britain Project (Digital archive). SKE32029.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Map: 08/06/40. Dover Defences.
  • <2> Map: 08/06/40. Dover Defences.
  • <3> Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2002. Defence of Britain Project.

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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

Oct 5 2018 11:04AM