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Building record TR 34 SW 1046 - 'Pagoda' type pillbox, South Front, Dover Western Heights
Summary
Second World War 'pagoda' type pillbox, South Front, Dover Western Heights.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 3115 4046 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR34SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | DOVER, DOVER, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
During the Second World War a set of pillboxes were built in the Dover Western Heights. The type selected was a slightly unusual 'pagoda' type (sometimes known as a 'Dover quad') that are unique to the west side of Dover. The South Front pillbox is in good condition.(1)
Pillbox [Sector 5]. Cassini ref 749584. E of Farthingloe. (2)
<1> John A. Guy, 2013-, Verbal communication from John Guy, defence expert working in the Dover area (Verbal communication). SKE24831.
<2> Council for British Archaeology, 2002, Defence of Britain Project (Digital archive). SKE32029.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Defence of Britain (EKE8520)
Record last edited
Sep 21 2026 2:49PM