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Monument record MWX51498 - Possible Second World War pillbox or gun emplacement, Sandgate
Summary
A possible Second World War pillbox or gun emplacement is visible on aerial photographs taken in 1942. The square pillbox is located on the sea front at Sandgate opposite Prospect Road. Another structure with a pitched roof is located behind the pillbox, which may be a second disguised pillbox or a seaside kiosk. Both structures were demolished after the war.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1981 3501 (point) Centred |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR13NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | SANDGATE, SHEPWAY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> RAF, 1942, NMR RAF/HLA/549 6013-6014 01-JUN-1942 (Photograph). SWX23937.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SWX23937 Photograph: RAF. 1942. NMR RAF/HLA/549 6013-6014 01-JUN-1942.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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 3:51PM