Monument record MWX51379 - Second World War pillbox on the seafront at St Marys Bay

Summary

A Second World War pillbox previously noted from documentary sources is visible on aerial photographs of 1946 as a structure on the seafront at St Marys Bay. This feature was mapped from aerial photographs as part of the South East RCZAS NMP project.

Location

Grid reference TR 0927 2767 (point) Centred
Map sheet TR02NE
County KENT
District FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT
Civil Parish ST MARY IN THE MARSH, SHEPWAY, KENT

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<1> Council for British Archaeology, 2002/6, Defence of Kent database (Digital archive). SWX23603.

<2> RAF, 1946, NMR RAF/106G/UK/1439 3024-5 30-APR-1946 (Photograph). SWX23809.

<3> Vertical aerial photograph reference number (Unspecified Type). SWX23779.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2002/6. Defence of Kent database.
  • <2> Photograph: RAF. 1946. NMR RAF/106G/UK/1439 3024-5 30-APR-1946.
  • <3> (No record type): Vertical aerial photograph reference number.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (2)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Non-Intrusive Event: South-East Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Ref: 71330) (EWX10073)

Record last edited

Jan 21 2014 12:51PM