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Monument record TR 13 NW 76 - Pickett Hamilton Fort, Lympne Airfield
Summary
Close to the western side of a group of former barrack huts is the upper element of a Picket Hamilton Fort. It is not known what condition the pillbox is in.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 10899 35573 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR13NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | LYMPNE, SHEPWAY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Ashword, Chris, 1985/1990, Action Stations 9: Military Airfields of the Central South & South East (Monograph). SKE8330.
<2> Victor Smith and Andrew Saunders, 2001, Kent's Defence Heritage (Unpublished document). SKE6956.
<3> Ministry of Defence (RAF), 1946, Photograph, 106G/UK/1449/3342 (Photograph (Print)). SKE8331.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SKE8330 Monograph: Ashword, Chris. 1985/1990. Action Stations 9: Military Airfields of the Central South & South East.
- <2> SKE6956 Unpublished document: Victor Smith and Andrew Saunders. 2001. Kent's Defence Heritage.
- <3> SKE8331 Photograph (Print): Ministry of Defence (RAF). 1946. Photograph. 106G/UK/1449/3342. Black and white. 106G/UK/1449/3342.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Survey of Air Raid Shelters and Barracks, Lympne Airfield (EKE6050)
Record last edited
Feb 29 2024 2:21PM