buckland Lane PILLBOX (TYPE 24) - Chillenden Kent

As Mini Me and I were on our way to Chilling Windmill, I came across a pillbox. I pulled up right outside it, got out of the car, and took a quick look. Like most pillboxes, it had a similar layout, but this one featured an interesting platform.

Most Type 24 pillboxes were constructed between June 1940 and 1941 and were primarily used during the war.

TYPE FW3-24 Pillbox - Wickhambreaux Kent

 Type FW3 - 24 pillbox 

This pillbox wasn’t actually on my itinerary, but since I was in the area anyway, I decided to check it out while visiting another location nearby. Most pillboxes look quite similar; the only difference is that some are empty while others still contain remnants of their past. Aside from the graffiti, this one was in better shape than most I have seen, and it also had an interesting information board nearby that provided details about the history of the area and highlighted other pillboxes in the vicinity.

The walk to the pillbox was straightforward, as there was a public footpath that led right to it, and you could also go inside the pillbox to take a look around.

The plaque explains that it was constructed by civilians in the early 1940s and was manned by seven soldiers.

Walmer FW23/24 pillbox - Kent

Walmer FW3/24 pillbox 

Date August | Location Kent | Demolished - no 

We got the train to deal and walked down to walmer that was only a 20 min walk to head to the castle, along the way we though we have a look at this pillbox ,  this pillbx was sealed up completly 

these pillbox was used in the ww2 

A299 - Thanet way pillbox

 A299 Thant Way pillbox 

Date May | Location Kent | Demolished No 

I have always driven past the Thant Way pillbox whenever I go down the coast, so this time I decided to stop and take a look with my daughter. On the way home from our day out, we stopped to explore the pillbox. It was around 7 PM, and with the sun starting to set, the scene looked quite picturesque. Like most pillboxes, it followed a similar layout. I believe this one is a Type 24 pillbox.

Type 24 pillbox - Staple Kent

 Type 24 

Date April | Location kent | Demloished - No 

This was an unexpected stop. We were driving down a country lane to reach another location when we noticed this pillbox and decided to stop. I have to say, like most pillboxes, this one was slightly different; it looked like the middle section had been removed, but I could be completely wrong. The area was a bit overgrown with nettles, but it wasn't anything major. We took a quick look around and then got back in the car to continue on to our next destination.

Most pillboxes were built during World War II and were used in the war.

Type 23 - Ashford

 Type 23 

Date : March | Location Ashford | Delmoished No |

There isn’t much to say about this exploration other than it was a quick stop on my way home. I spotted it on Google Maps while taking a different route after an event. It was pretty cool to see, but it was sealed up, so I couldn’t get inside. However, it’s nice to see that it has been preserved and taken care of

Like the other pillboxes in the area, this one is a Type 23 used during WWII.

DOVER QUAD pillbox - St martins Battery

Dover Quad Pillbox 

Date: December 

Location: Dover

Delmoished - Semi 

I explored a pillbox today, and I have to say I've never seen one like this before. It was really interesting to discover. The visit was brief, as there isn't much to see at this pillbox. If it weren't for the maps I use to locate these sites, I wouldn't have known it was there, especially considering how many times I've been to Dover and the st martins  Battery area.

 

According to the information provided, the damage to this pillbox occurred when it was hit by the enemy during World War II..

M20 footparth , Type 28 anit tank gun placement - Kent

 Type 28 Pillbox 

Date : October 2024

Location: Kent 

Public/abandoned Public 

After finishing some work and having a little time to spare, I noticed a pillbox on the ebos maps and decided to take a look. It seems that someone has documented this pillbox, as the photos on ebos maps show it fully intact. Anyway, it was still cool to see before this piece of history is lost forever. It was pretty easy to find too, as it was on the public footpath. 

                                           This pillbox is a type 28a anti-tank gun placement., 

RAF detling - pillbox Fw/322 AA pillbox

  RAF Detling  Pillbox 

Date: September 2024 

Location:  Kent 

                                                              Public or abandoned - Public.

I had some spare time, and even though it was raining, I went on a mission to find this pillbox. I decided to check it out, but I was slightly disappointed because on the map it looked a little bit better. Nevertheless, the walk in the rain was fun, albeit a bit muddy.

So, this is a type Fw/322 AA pillbox.

Allhallows Beach Pillbox - Kent

  Allhallows Beach 

Date: September 2024 

Location:  Kent 

                                                              Public or abandoned - Public.

After dropping my 4-year-old off at school, I headed down to Allhallows and made my way to the beach. There, I came across a half-sunken pillbox, which was pretty interesting to see as it slowly sank into the seabed. You can access this pillbox at low tide, which is cool, so this time around, I made sure to check my tide times.

this pillbox is a type FW/24 pillbox and was used in ww2 , it was built between 1940-1941