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Concrete anti-tank pillbox with brick shuttering.
(Source: Field Visit 1997/09)
Rectangular anti-tank gun emplacement for 2-pr. or 6-pr. WW1 naval gun. Contains plaque "1940- Hell's Corner- BY BEF". In good condition.
(Source: SMR )
Rectangular-shaped pillbox plotted from air photograph.
(Source: Air Photograph 1946/05/01)
Large rectangular pillbox plotted from OS 1:2500 sheet.
(Source: Map 1977)
Brick-shuttered anti-tank gun emplacement. Faces N. Part overgrown. Entrance blocked in. No access without trespass.
(Source: Field Visit 2003/12/18)
Type of site | PILLBOX (TYPE FW3/28) |
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Location | Approx. 170 metres from junction of footpath to Bell's Lane, in corner of orchard. |
Area |
Hoo St. Werburgh, Medway Council, England |
Grid reference |
TQ 78169 73106
|
Period | WW2 |
Condition | Fair |
Materials | Clay Brick, Reinforced Concrete |
Threats |
Type: Plant growth (Long Term) Detail: The emplacement is partly overgrown. |
Recorder | Fray, A.E. |
Defence grouping |
GHQ Line (North West Kent) - GHQ Line running from Leigh to River Thames via Medway valley. |
Photographs |
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DOB site reference: | S0002671 |
Associated Identifier | Kent SMR (ref: KE16360: TQ 77 SE 149) |
Original Reference | 8018 |
Reference |
1977 A Handbook of Kent's Defences 1946/05/01 106G/UK/1444 (fr.3042) |
Event |
Field Visit, During 1997/09 Construction, In the period 1940 1941 Field Visit, On 2003/12/18 |