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Monument Number 1396970

Hob Uid: 1396970
Location :
Kent
Folkestone and Hythe
Hawkinge
Grid Ref : TR2055839145
Summary : A World War Two pillbox, part of the former Hawkinge Airfield's defences. The pillbox may have been built between 1940-1941. It is situated off Gibraltar Lane. It is a type 22 concrete pillbox with reinforced walls (except the rear wall). There are the remains of a light anti aircraft emplacement on the roof. In 1996 the pillbox was said to be extant but in bad condition.
More information : A World War Two pillbox, part of the former Hawkinge Airfield's defences, at TR 205 391, Hawkinge, Kent. The Defence of Britain Record States that the pillbox was built between 1940-1941. It is situated off Gibraltar Lane. It is a type 22 concrete pillbox with reinforced walls (except the rear wall). There are the remains of a light anti aircraft emplacement on the roof. In 1996 when visited as part of the defence of Britain project, the pillbox was said to be extant but in bad condition. (1)
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Source details : The two databases developed by the Project can be searched on-line through the Archaeology Data Service at http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/specColl/dob/index.cfm
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Monument Period Name : Second World War
Display Date : Built 1940-1941
Monument End Date : 1940
Monument Start Date : 1940
Monument Type : Pillbox (Type FW3/22), Pillbox, Anti Aircraft Battery, Structure
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External Cross Reference Source : Defence of Britain Database UID
External Cross Reference Number : S0001201
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External Cross Reference Source : DoB Anti Invasion Database UID
External Cross Reference Number : S0001201
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : TR 23 NW 192
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Activity type : MEASURED SURVEY
Start Date : 1995-04-01
End Date : 2002-03-01