Monument record 1422554 - Second World War pillbox

Summary

The site of a Second World War pillbox is located overlooking the seafront at Sandgate. The pillbox is clearly visible on aerial photographs taken in 1942. The pillbox has now been demolished with the site now occupied by modern housing.

Location

Grid reference Centred TR 1910 3488 (-484211m by -484211m) (3 map features)
Map sheet TR13SE
County KENT
District FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT
Civil Parish SANDGATE, SHEPWAY, KENT

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

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

<2> RAF, 1942, NMR RAF/HLA/549 6011-6012 01-JUN-1942 (Photograph). SWX23936.

<3> World Wide Web page (Unspecified Type). SWX23995.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2002/6. Defence of Kent database.
  • <2> Photograph: RAF. 1942. NMR RAF/HLA/549 6011-6012 01-JUN-1942.
  • <3> (No record type): World Wide Web page.

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

Oct 9 2024 10:28AM