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Monument record MWX51403 - 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)
<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.
Sources/Archives (2)
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 1 2024 11:59AM