Monument record MWX43388 - Possibe pillbox, St Augustine's Golf Course

Summary

A small building is visible on early 1940s aerial photographs. The building lies within a golf course, is square in plan and appears to have a pitched roof. It is not visible on early to mid-20th century Ordnance Survey and, as it also lies adjacent to a probable WWII stop line, it has been suggested that it is likely to be a contemporary pillbox. The area remains in use as a golf course and a similar building is shown at this location on the recent Ordnance Survey mapping. Recent aerial photography and photographs show that this also has a pitched, conical roof and that its walls may be brick. It is probable that this structure is the same as that visible on the 1940s photographs. The character of the building is dissimilar to that usually seen in a pillbox and more like that of a hut. Further study of the building to assess whether or not it is a pillbox is recommended.

Location

Grid reference TR 34065 63478 (point)
Map sheet TR36SW
County KENT
District THANET, KENT
Civil Parish CLIFFSEND, THANET, KENT

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<2> Ordnance Survey, 1928-1947, Ordnance Survey 1:2500 4th edition 1928-1947 (Map). Ske12644.

<3> Ordnance Survey, 2009, OS MasterMap (Cartographic materials). SWX15710.

<4> Google Earth, viewed 07/06/2010 (Graphic material). SWX15704.

<5> 2009, Google Street View (Photograph). SWX15713.

<6> Wessex Archaeology, 2009-10, South-East Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey - Aerial Photographic Transcriptions (Digital archive). SWX15705.

<6> Wessex Archaeology, 2011, South East Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey - (SE RCZAS) Phase 1: National Mapping Programme Report (Unpublished document). SKE25955.

<6> Cornwall Council Historic Environment Projects and Gloucestershire County Council, 2011, South East Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey National Mapping Programme Components 1&2: Results of NMP Mapping (Unpublished document). SKE25954.

Sources/Archives (7)

  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1928-1947. Ordnance Survey 1:2500 4th edition 1928-1947.
  • <3> Cartographic materials: Ordnance Survey. 2009. OS MasterMap.
  • <4> Graphic material: Google Earth. viewed 07/06/2010.
  • <5> Photograph: 2009. Google Street View.
  • <6> Unpublished document: Cornwall Council Historic Environment Projects and Gloucestershire County Council. 2011. South East Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey National Mapping Programme Components 1&2: Results of NMP Mapping.
  • <6> Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. 2011. South East Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey - (SE RCZAS) Phase 1: National Mapping Programme Report.
  • <6> Digital archive: Wessex Archaeology. 2009-10. South-East Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey - Aerial Photographic Transcriptions.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Non-Intrusive Event: South-East Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Ref: 71330) (EWX10065)

Record last edited

Aug 19 2013 1:27PM