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Monument record TR 13 SE 287 - Second World War pillbox, between Hythe and Sandgate
Summary
A Second World War reinforced concrete pillbox shown on a German map of defences in East Kent, on coast between Hythe and Sandgate. The pillbox was visible on historical aerial photographs taken during the war.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1816 3470 (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 [shown on German map of defences in East Kent]. On coast between Hythe and Sandgate. (1) The type 24 pillbox referred to above (Source 1) is visible on aerial photographs and has been mapped part of the South East Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey NMP. The pillbox is located at TR 18162 34704, on the south side of the Princess Parade. The pillbox was removed after the war. (2-3)
<1> Council for British Archaeology, 2002/6, Defence of Kent database (Digital archive). SWX23603.
<2> RAF, 1942, NMR RAF/HLA/549 6008-6009 01-JUN-1942 (Photograph). SWX23934.
<3> Council for British Archaeology, 2002, Defence of Britain Project (Digital archive). SKE32029.
Sources/Archives (3)
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Defence of Britain (EKE8520)
- Non-Intrusive Event: South-East Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Ref: 71330) (EWX10073)
Record last edited
May 14 2026 10:31AM