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Monument record TR 13 NE 92 - Second World War pillbox, Cheriton Hill, above Folkestone
Summary
Type 22 pillbox. Thick detached blast wall to rear. Built of reinforced concrete, and in good condition. C. 1940.[Sector 4]. North-East of Peene.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 19328 38183 (8m by 8m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR13NE |
| Civil Parish | FOLKESTONE, SHEPWAY, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| District | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Type 22 pillbox. Thick detached blast wall to rear. Built of reinforced concrete, and in good condition. C. 1940.(1)
Pillbox [Sector 4]. Cassini ref 633563. NE of Peene. (2) visible on Ordnance Survey Mastermap in 2016
<1> Victor Smith and Andrew Saunders, 2001, Kent's Defence Heritage (Unpublished document). SKE6956.
<2> Council for British Archaeology, 2002, Defence of Britain Project (Digital archive). SKE32029.
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Protected Status/Designation
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Defence of Britain (EKE8520)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Site visit to Crestline Pillboxes, Folkestone (EKE5843)
Record last edited
Jul 27 2026 1:05PM