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Monument Number 1401011
Hob Uid: 1401011
Location : Greater London Authority Croydon Non Civil Parish
Grid Ref : TQ3316058350
Summary : A Pickett-Hamilton Fort at the former RAF airfield of Kenley Aerodrome. This retractable type of pillbox was probably built after May 1941 as part of the airfield's World War Two defences. It is close to one of the runways off Hayes Lane. When visited in 1998 it was in good condition, and was considered to be potentially still operable at that date.
More information : A Pickett-Hamilton Fort noted on the Defence of Britain Database at the former RAF Kenley, Coulsdon, Croydon, TQ 3316 5835. The record suggests that it was built after built after May 1941 as part of the airfield's World War Two defences. It is made from concrete and steel. It is close (6 metres distant) to one of the runways off Hayes Lane. When visited in 1998 it was in good condition, and was considered to be potentially still operable at that date. (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 : Constructed after May 1941
Monument End Date : 1941
Monument Start Date : 1941
Monument Type : Pickett Hamilton Fort
Evidence : Structure

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External Cross Reference Source : Defence of Britain Database UID
External Cross Reference Number : S0009567
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External Cross Reference Source : DoB Anti Invasion Database UID
External Cross Reference Number : S0009567
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : TQ 35 NW 69
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Activity type : MEASURED SURVEY
Start Date : 1995-04-01
End Date : 2002-03-01

Historic England Research Records

Monument Number 1401011