Monument record MWX51396 - Second World War pillbox, north of the Royal Military Canal, Hythe
Summary
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1585 3464 (point) Centred |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR13SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | HYTHE, SHEPWAY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Pillbox [Sector 4]. Cassini ref 597528. N of Royal Military Canal, Hythe. (1) The pillbox referred to above (Source 1) was visible on aerial photographs and has been mapped as part of the South East Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey NMP at the located given in Source 1. The type 22 pillbox is centred at TR 15853 3434, on the northern bank of the Royal Military Canal and faces south-westwards towards the canal. The entrance porch is located on the northeast side. The pillbox was still visible on aerial photographs taken in 1983. (2)
<1> Council for British Archaeology, 2002/6, Defence of Kent database (Digital archive). SWX23603.
<2> Vertical aerial photograph reference number (Unspecified Type). SWX23837.
<3> Vertical aerial photograph reference number (Unspecified Type). SWX23957.
Sources/Archives (3)
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: South-East Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Ref: 71330) (EWX10073)
Record last edited
Jan 22 2014 10:28AM