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Building record TQ 64 NE 267 - Possible Second World War pillbox, west of Hale Bridge
Summary
Second World War reinforced concrete Type 24 brick-shuttered pillbox. West of Hale railway bridge over River Medway, between New Road viaduct and the railway bridge - very close to the edge of the river. In aggregate storage and loading area.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 6773 4864 (7m by 5m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ64NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT |
| Civil Parish | EAST PECKHAM, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Type 24 brick-shuttered pillbox. W of Hale railway bridge over River Medway, between New Road viaduct and the railway bridge - very close to the edge of the river. In aggregate storage and loading area. (1) Visible on aerial photos of 1946/7. Identification not confirmed. (1)
<1> Council for British Archaeology, 2002, Defence of Britain Project (Digital archive). SKE32029.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE32029 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2002. Defence of Britain Project.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Defence of Britain (EKE8520)
Record last edited
May 7 2026 4:20PM