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Monument record 1428550 - The location of a Second World War reinforced concrete pillbox at Hythe
Summary
The location of a Second World War reinforced concrete pillbox at Hythe has been recorded by the Defence of Britain project but was not visible on the available historical aerial photographs.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1510 3380 (point) |
|---|---|
| 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 589518. Hythe. (1) The Second World War reinforced concrete pillbox referred to above (Source 1) was not visible at this location on the available historical aerial photographs viewed as part of the South East Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey NMP. The pillbox may be buried in the sand dunes or obscured by vegetation, or may have been given a inaccurate National Grid Reference due to its conversion from a Cassini Map Reference. (2)
<1> Council for British Archaeology, 2002/6, Defence of Kent database (Digital archive). SWX23603.
<2> RCHME/EH Aerial Photographers Comment (Unspecified Type). SWX23664.
Sources/Archives (2)
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
Nov 25 2020 4:54PM