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Monument record TR 23 NW 226 - Pillbox (WW2)
Summary
Type 22 pillbox. Thick detached blast wall to rear. Built of reinforced concrete, and in good condition. C. 1940. Second World War reinforced concrete Type 22 pillbox, Dover Hill, Folkestone.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 2356 3771 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR23NW |
| 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 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 Victor Smith and Andrew Saunders, 2001, Kent's Defence Heritage (Unpublished document).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.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
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 24 2026 6:15PM