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Monument record MWX43461 - WWII pillbox, located on the Betteshanger Colliery spoil heap, NW of Deal
Summary
WWII pillbox, located on the Betteshanger Colliery spoil heap, NW of Deal and mapped from military aerial photographs taken in 1946.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 35825 53990 (19m by 20m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR35SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | SHOLDEN, DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A rectangular WWII pillbox (4m by 3.6m) is located on the top of the Betteshanger Colliery spoil heap, NW of Deal and has been mapped from military aerial photographs taken in April 1946 [1]. It was first visible in this series, but presumably was built between 1940 and 1941. The colliery closed in August 1989 and later became a country park, Foulmead. The structure is no longer visible by August 2003 [2].
A transcription of this feature recorded from aerial photographs exists within a GIS layer held by this HER.
<2> Next Perspectives consortium via English Heritage, 2003, 2007, Next Perspective PGA georeferenced aerial photograph data, Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: TR3553 14-AUG-2003 (Graphic material). SWX15711.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <2> SWX15711 Graphic material: Next Perspectives consortium via English Heritage. 2003, 2007. Next Perspective PGA georeferenced aerial photograph data. Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: TR3553 14-AUG-2003.
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
Aug 21 2013 12:59PM