Cambois concrete structure

Cambois concrete structure (81922)

Easting
430308
Northing
585101

Description

The shattered remains of a structure made from reinforced concrete. The largest section of remains measures approximately 3m in length and 1m in height. The structure had a tickness of 1m. The outside of the structure shows marks from the corrugated steel shutters used to form the structure.

This is possibly the remains of a WWII pillbox.


Periods
Period
Modern (1901 and later)
Period comments

Secold World War

Specific Date Range
The earliest date of the feature, as a year, if known
The latest date of the feature, as a year, if known
Feature Types
Monument Type - Broad
Coastal defence site
Monument Type - Narrow
Monument Description
Sites, buildings and structures for the defence of the coastline from sea and air invasion.
Evidence Type - Broad
Structure
Evidence Type - Narrow
Ruined
Evidence Description
Man-made, roofless edifice or construction visible as substantial aboveground remains retaining evidence of architecture and materials, but which has been substantially destroyed.
Object Type - Broad
Object Type - Narrow
Object Description
Other:
Height OD (m)
How accessible is the feature?
Easily accessible - no restrictions, Accessible on foot (no footpath)
Accessibility comments

Other records:

NRHE Number
Unknown
NT HBSMR Number
Unknown
HER Event Number
Unknown
External Link
None

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Survey Information
Date of survey
12th August, 2016
Feature located?
Yes
State of the tide
Mid
Proximity to coast edge
Coast edge
Coastal processes
Active sea erosion
Is there a coastal defence?
Yes
Other threats?
Structural damage/decay, Other
If other, please specify
Cliff slippage
How visible are the remains? ABOVE GROUND
Highly visible (substantial remains)
How visible are the remains in the face of the cliff, ridge or dune? IN SECTION
Not applicable
Do you know if the feature is?
Is not locally known
Recommendations and Comments
What actions (if any) would you recommend for this feature?

Photographic survey and map regression


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