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Monument Number 1417609
Hob Uid: 1417609
Location : East Sussex Wealden Pevensey
Grid Ref : TQ6445404886
Summary : A Second World War non-standard square pillbox or machine gun emplacement built into the west side of the wall at Pevensey Castle wall. The structure was constructed in 1940-41 and built of reinforced concrete and flint. The flint has been used as facing for camouflage. There is also a medium slit type embrasure facing west. A field visit in 1996 found the structure extant and in a good condition.
More information : Non-standard square pillbox built into castle wall, with flint facing for camouflage. 1 medium slit type embrasure, facing West. Side entrance (bricked up with concrete steps leading into it). Pevensey Castle (West side). (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 1940-41
Monument End Date : 1941
Monument Start Date : 1940
Monument Type : Machine Gun Emplacement, Pillbox, Gun Emplacement
Evidence : Structure

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External Cross Reference Source : DoB Anti Invasion Database UID
External Cross Reference Number : S0001511
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : TQ 60 SW 71
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Activity type : MEASURED SURVEY
Start Date : 1995-04-01
End Date : 2002-03-01

Historic England Research Records

Monument Number 1417609