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Monument Number 1377197
Hob Uid: 1377197
Location : Kent Swale Dunkirk
Grid Ref : TR0783059146
Summary : A gun emplacement constructed as part of the anti aircraft defences of the Chain Home station at Dunkirk. The emplacement was constructed in 1939 and comprises an octagonal gun pit. A pillbox is situated close by. It was situated on the perimeter of the compound which is now in the gardens of a modern house.
More information : A gun emplacement constructed as part of the anti aircraft defences of the Chain Home station at Dunkirk. The emplacement was constructed in 1939 and comprises an octagonal gun pit. A pillbox is situated close by. It was situated on the perimeter of the compound which is now in the gardens of a modern house. (1)

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Source details : 03-Mar-03
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Monument Period Name : 20th Century
Display Date : Constructed 1939
Monument End Date : 1939
Monument Start Date : 1939
Monument Type : Gun Emplacement, Pillbox
Evidence : Structure, Extant Building

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External Cross Reference Source : Scheduled Monument Legacy (National No.)
External Cross Reference Number : 34310
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : TR 05 NE 46
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Monument Number 1377197