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Monument record MWX43239 - A military building, possibly a pillbox, within a military site at Kingsgate
Summary
A military building, possibly a pillbox, located at the access route from the beach onto the cliff, and situated within a larger military site at Kingsgate and mapped from military aerial photographs.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 39164 71072 (point) |
|---|---|
| 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). It has been mapped from military aerial photographs taken in January 1941 [1].
The rectangular structure measures 5m by 3.8m and would have been used to control access from the beach inland. The structure was first visible and was mapped from photographs taken in January 1941 [1] and is gone by April 1946 [2].
Kent County Council, 1987-, Kent County Council: holding record (Miscellaneous Material). SKE59004.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SKE59004 Miscellaneous Material: Kent County Council. 1987-. Kent County Council: holding record.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (3)
- Parent of: Military building, possible pillbox, within a military site at Kingsgate (Monument) (MWX43236)
- Part of: WWII military complex located on the coast between Botany Bay and Kingsgate Bay, North Foreland (Monument) (MWX43234)
- Part of: WWII military structure on cliff edge and within a larger military site at Kingsgate (Monument) (MWX43240)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: South-East Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Ref: 71330) (EWX10065)
Record last edited
May 8 2026 11:12AM