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Monument Number 1417613
Hob Uid: 1417613
Location : East Sussex Wealden Pevensey
Grid Ref : TQ6450004700
Summary : A Second World War non-standard rectangular pillbox or machine gun emplacement built into the wall of Pevensey Castle. The structure was constructed in 1940-41 and built of flint and reinforced concrete. It was faced with the flint for camouflage. There are also three medium slit type embrasures facing east. A field visit in 1996 found the structure extant and in a good condition.
More information : Non-standard rectangular pillbox built into castle walls, faced with flint for camouflage. 3 medium slit type. Embrasure facing E. No access to interior. Embrasures concreted up. Pillbox built into the walls of the Roman fort. (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 : S0001515
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : TQ 60 SW 77
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Activity type : MEASURED SURVEY
Start Date : 1995-04-01
End Date : 2002-03-01

Historic England Research Records

Monument Number 1417613