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Monument record MWX43321 - WWII Pillbox, south-west of Aycliff
Summary
'Dover square' pillbox from WWII. Mapped from military aerial photographs. Believed to be removed before March 1978.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 30022 39663 (7m by 7m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR33NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | DOVER, DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
South west of Aycliff, positioned on the south side of old Folkestone Road, with dimensions approximately 5m by 5m this pillbox was evident on the 2nd February 1941 [1]. Digitised from the 5th of August 1945 [2]. Last identified from vertical aerial photographs in August 1968 [3]. Believed to be removed before March 1978 [4].
A transcription of the features recorded from aerial photographs exists within a GIS layer held by this HER.
'Dover square' pillbox. DESTROYED. [Shown on 1961 aerial photographs held by Kent County Council].
Pillbox (Sector 5). Cassini ref 738576. Dover. (1)
<1> Council for British Archaeology, 2002, Defence of Britain Project (Digital archive). SKE32029.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE32029 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2002. Defence of Britain Project.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: South-East Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Ref: 71330) (EWX10065)
Record last edited
Apr 8 2026 12:19PM