Monument record MWX43697 - WWII pillbox, Deal

Summary

WWII pillbox visible in 1941 and 1942. The pillbox type could not be discerned from the available images. The structure was located 30m W of the high water mark. The feature was no longer visible in 1946. Next Perspectives photography taken in 2003 also showed the site to be absent.

Location

Grid reference TR 37843 51880 (point)
Map sheet TR35SE
County KENT
District DOVER, KENT
Civil Parish WALMER, DOVER, KENT

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

WWII pillbox visible on aerial photography taken in 1941 and 1942 [1 and 2]. The pillbox type could not be discerned from the available images. The structure was approximately 2.5m square and was located 30m W of the high water mark. The feature was no longer visible on aerial photographs taken in 1946 [3]. Next Perspectives photography taken in 2003 [4] also showed the site to be absent.

The pillbox may also be recorded by the National Monuments Record as ‘Second World War reinforced concrete pillbox [Sector 6]. North-East of Walmer.’ (1428666).

A transcription of the feature recorded from aerial photography exists within a GIS layer held by this HER.


<4> Next Perspectives consortium via English Heritage, 2003, 2007, Next Perspective PGA georeferenced aerial photograph data, Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: TR3751 14-AUG-2003 (Graphic material). SWX15711.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <4> Graphic material: Next Perspectives consortium via English Heritage. 2003, 2007. Next Perspective PGA georeferenced aerial photograph data. Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: TR3751 14-AUG-2003.

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

Oct 1 2013 1:12PM