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Monument record TQ 87 SE 1096 - Pillbox, near Grain Power Station, Isle of Grain
Summary
A probable Second World War gun emplacement can be seen on aerial photographs taken in 1946. This hexagonal structure was situated on the coast on the south side of the Isle of Grain. It had been demolished by 1955. This was mapped from aerial photographs as part of the English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 87502 73982 (12m by 15m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ87SE |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | ISLE OF GRAIN, MEDWAY, KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> RAF, 1955, RAF 58/1779 296-297 6-JUN-1955 (Photograph). SKE56064.
<2> RAF, 1946, RAF 106G/UK/1444 4028-4029 1-MAY-1946 (Photograph). SKE55949.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project NMP (EKE20812)
Record last edited
May 20 2024 1:27PM