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Monument record MWX43236 - Military building, possible pillbox, within a military site at Kingsgate
Summary
A military building, possible pillbox, at the access route from the beach onto the cliff, located within a military site at Kingsgate and mapped from military aerial photographs.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 39031 71109 (12m by 13m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR37SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | THANET, KENT |
| Civil Parish | BROADSTAIRS AND ST PETERS, THANET, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
A military building, possibly a pillbox, is situated on the cliff at the top of the steps leading down to the beach, and located within a larger military site at Kingsgate (MWX43234) and mapped from military aerial photographs taken in January 1941 [1].
The rectangular structure measures 4.5m by 4m and would have been used to control access from the beach inland. It is located 40m to the SW of another small square structure, possibly a pillbox (Mke39681), and the two buildings are presumably associated.
The structure was first visible and was mapped from photographs taken in January 1941 [1]. It is still visible in April 1946 [2] and is gone by April 1950 [3].
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Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (3)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: South-East Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Ref: 71330) (EWX10065)
Record last edited
Aug 14 2013 2:56PM