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Monument record MWX51497 - Possible Second World War pillbox between Hythe and Sandgate
Summary
A possible 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 1731 3448 (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 possible 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 rectangular shaped pillbox is located on the promenade between Hythe and Sandgate at TR 17316 34481, but was removed or demolished after the war. (1)
<1> RAF, 1942, NMR RAF/HLA/549 6005-6006 01-JUN-1942 (Photograph). SWX23931.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SWX23931 Photograph: RAF. 1942. NMR RAF/HLA/549 6005-6006 01-JUN-1942.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: South-East Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Ref: 71330) (EWX10073)
Record last edited
Mar 21 2024 3:48PM