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Monument record MWX51378 - Second World War pillbox between Hythe and Sandgate
Summary
A Second World War pillbox is visible on aerial photographs taken in 1942. The pillbox is located on the promenade between Hythe and Sandgate, but was removed or demolished after the war.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1753 3454 (point) Centred |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR13SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | HYTHE, SHEPWAY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A Second World War pillbox is visible on aerial photographs taken in 1942 and has been mapped as part of the South East Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey NMP. The pillbox is located on the promenade between Hythe and Sandgate at TR 17530 34544, but was removed or demolished after the war. (1)
<1> RAF, 1942, NMR RAF/HLA/549 6007-6008 01-JUN-1942 (Photograph). SWX23933.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SWX23933 Photograph: RAF. 1942. NMR RAF/HLA/549 6007-6008 01-JUN-1942.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: South-East Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Ref: 71330) (EWX10073)
Record last edited
Mar 22 2024 10:40AM