Monument record TQ 77 NE 1008 - Observation Post/ammunition locker, north foreshore, High Halstow

Summary

Wrongly identified as a Pillbox from aerial photographs in 1942. Identified during 2002 survey as most likely an ammunition or observation locker.

Location

Grid reference TQ 78512 79228 (point) Estimated from sources
Map sheet TQ77NE
County KENT
Civil Parish HIGH HALSTOW, MEDWAY, KENT

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Pillbox. Photograph (1). Site identified during 2002 survey and is not pillbox, probably ammunition\observation locker. Now marked by telephone cable notice (2).


<1> 1942, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX10002.

<2> Wessex Archaeology, 2002, North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey Phase II: Field Assessment (Pilot) (Bibliographic reference). SWX11840.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Photograph (Print): 1942. Photograph. 34. print.
  • <2> Bibliographic reference: Wessex Archaeology. 2002. North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey Phase II: Field Assessment (Pilot).

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Non-Intrusive Event: North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey Phase II: Field Assessment (Pilot) (Ref: 46565.02) (EWX8094)

Record last edited

Jun 16 2025 12:23PM