Monument record MWX43697 - WWII pillbox, Deal
Summary
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> SWX15711 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