Monument record 1428547 - The location of a Second World War reinforced concrete pillbox

Summary

The location of a Second World War reinforced concrete pillbox south of the Royal Military Canal, Hythe. The pilbox was not, however, visible on available historical aerial photographs.

Location

Grid reference TR 1630 3420 (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 601523. S of Royal Military Canal, Hythe. (1) The pillbox referred to above (Source 1) was not visible at the given location on aerial photographs viewed as part of the South East Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey NMP. The pillbox may be disguised or the location of the pillbox may be inaccurate. (2)


<1> Council for British Archaeology, 2002/6, Defence of Kent database (Digital archive). SWX23603.

<2> RCHME/EH Aerial Photographers Comment (Unspecified Type). SWX23662.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2002/6. Defence of Kent database.
  • <2> (No record type): RCHME/EH Aerial Photographers Comment.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Non-Intrusive Event: South-East Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Ref: 71330) (EWX10073)

Record last edited

Nov 25 2020 4:39PM