Monument record TR 23 NW 253 - Type 22 Pillbox at Hawkinge Airfield

Summary

Brick type 22 pillbox which formed part of the ground defences around Hawkinge airfield. Summary from record TR 23 NW 503: Rectangular blockhouse, with 2 embrasures just above the ground surface. Entrance by stairs to rear. Faces airfield. [Not entered, so interior detail not observed]. with PLAN drawn on form.

Location

Grid reference TR 20558 39145 (point) Estimated from sources
Map sheet TR23NW
County KENT
District FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT
Civil Parish HAWKINGE, SHEPWAY, KENT

Map

Type and Period (2)

Full Description

Unknown, 1940, List of Pillboxes, Defended Houses, and Roadblocks (Unpublished document). SKE13159.

<1> Victor Smith and Andrew Saunders, 2001, Kent's Defence Heritage (Unpublished document). SKE6956.

<2> Victor Smith and Andrew Saunders, 2001, Kent's Defence Heritage (Unpublished document). SKE6956.

<3> English Heritage, 2001, Hawkinge WWII airfield defences report (Unpublished document). SKE7937.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • --- Unpublished document: Unknown. 1940. List of Pillboxes, Defended Houses, and Roadblocks.
  • <1> Unpublished document: Victor Smith and Andrew Saunders. 2001. Kent's Defence Heritage.
  • <2> Unpublished document: Victor Smith and Andrew Saunders. 2001. Kent's Defence Heritage.
  • <3> Unpublished document: English Heritage. 2001. Hawkinge WWII airfield defences report.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Related Events/Activities (2)

  • Non-Intrusive Event: MPPA Site Visit to Hawkinge Airfield, Hawkinge (EKE5839)
  • Event - Survey: Survey of Hawkinge Airfield & Dispersed Site (Ref: KD205) (EKE5838)

Record last edited

Nov 24 2020 9:53AM