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Monument record TR 34 SW 2753 - Former site of WWII pillbox, Dover
Summary
WWII type 22 pillbox visible on aerial photographs taken in 1945, located in Dover. This hexagonal pillbox was located 11.5m from the high water markat the landward end of the Boundary Groyne at Dovers Eastern Docks. It is not visisble on subsequent aerial photography and was likley demolished following the end of the Second World War. (location accurate to the nearest 10m based on available information)
Location
| Grid reference | TR 32580 41452 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR34SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | DOVER, DOVER, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
WWII type 22 pillbox visible on aerial photography of Dover taken in the 1940's. (1) This hexagonal pillbox measured 4m at its maximum dimensions and was located 11.5m from the high water mark, at the landward end of the Boundary Groyne at dovers Eastern Docks. The pillbox is absent from subsequent aerial photographs suggesting that it was demolished shortly after the conclusion og the Second World War. (2)
<1> Google, 1940, Google Earth historical Imagery 1940 (Photograph). SKE52204.
<2> Next Perspectives consortium via English Heritage, 2003, 2007, Next Perspective PGA georeferenced aerial photograph data, Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: TR3241 12-SEP-2003 (Graphic material). SWX15711.
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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 5 2019 2:13PM