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Monument record TQ 77 SE 1332 - Small hexagonal concrete structure, possible Second World War pillbox, north east of the centre of Hoo St Werburgh. Destroyed by 1946.
Summary
This feature is mentioned in the English Heritage report on the Second World War Stop Line in the Hoo Peninsula. The feature comprises a small hexagonal concrete structure, possibly a Second World War pillbox. Located north east of the centre of Hoo St Werburgh. Destroyed by 1946 by quarrying.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 7841 7251 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ77SE |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | HOO ST WERBURGH, MEDWAY, KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
This feature is mentioned in the English Heritage report on the Second World War Stop Line in the Hoo Peninsula, part of the wider Hoo Peninsula study. The report states: "A small hexagonal concrete structure, possibly a Second World War pillbox. Located north east of the centre of Hoo St Werburgh. Recorded from 1942 aerial photographs but appears to have been destroyed by quarrying by on 1946 aerial photographs. (1)
<1> historic england, 2014, Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project: Second World War Stop Line: Hoo St Werburgh to Higham Marshes. Research Report 9-2014. (Bibliographic reference). SKE31599.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE31599 Bibliographic reference: historic england. 2014. Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project: Second World War Stop Line: Hoo St Werburgh to Higham Marshes. Research Report 9-2014..
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project, Kent: Second World War Stop Line: Hoo St Werburgh to Higham Marshes, Archaeological Report (Ref: 9-2014) (EKE15035)
Record last edited
Oct 6 2016 1:27PM