Monument record TR 34 SW 2755 - Former site of WWII pillbox, Dover Harbour
Summary
Location
| Grid reference | TR 32901 41536 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR34SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | DOVER, DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A WWII type 22 pillbox is visible on aerial photographs of Dover taken in 1940. This hexagonal pillbox was located on Castle Jetty and measured 4m at its maximum dimensions. (1) It is not present on subsequent aerial photographs suggesting it was demolished after the conclusion of the Second World War. (2)
Pillbox [Sector 5]. Cassini ref 757583. Near docks, Dover. (3)
<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.
<3> Council for British Archaeology, 2002, Defence of Britain Project (Digital archive). SKE32029.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1>XY SKE52204 Photograph: Google. 1940. Google Earth historical Imagery 1940. n/a. B&W. [Mapped feature: #103182 Pillbox, ]
- <2> SWX15711 Graphic material: Next Perspectives consortium via English Heritage. 2003, 2007. Next Perspective PGA georeferenced aerial photograph data. Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: TR3241 12-SEP-2003.
- <3> SKE32029 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2002. Defence of Britain Project.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Defence of Britain (EKE8520)
- Non-Intrusive Event: South-East Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Ref: 71330) (EWX10065)
Record last edited
Sep 14 2026 10:25AM