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Monument record TQ 86 SE 322 - Tippet Trench South Pill Box
Summary
Near A2 road at Borden, West of Sittingbourne. What seems to be a standard 10 feet by 9 feet square concrete First World War pill box with two embrasures. It seems to have been intended as a strong/anchor point on the south end of Tippet Trench. It formed part of the Chatham Land Front defences. In fair condition.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 8718 6427 (point) Accurate from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ86SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | SWALE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | BOBBING, SWALE, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Kent County Council, 2013-2017, Defence of Swale Recording Form (Unpublished document). SKE32091.
<2> War Office, 1919, Chatham Land Front Map (Map). SKE32116.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Defence of Swale Survey 2013-2017 (EKE15921)
Record last edited
Mar 2 2021 2:08PM