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Building record TQ 65 SE 310 - Second World War anti-tank pillbox, Hampstead Lane Caravan Park
Summary
A Seocnd World War anti-tank pillbox exists at the Hampstead Lane Caravan Park, Yalding. It was one of a number in the area designed to defend against a crossing of the River Medway.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 6925 5021 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ65SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | MAIDSTONE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | YALDING, MAIDSTONE, KENT |
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Full Description
A Secocnd World War anti-tank pillbox exists at the Hampstead Lane Caravan Park, Yalding. It was one of a number in the area designed to defend against a crossing of the River Medway. The site was surveyed in 2025 and described "Anti-tank Pillbox Type 28A. Litle Venice Holiday Park Yalding. mbrasures blocked, currently in use as a store. Reenforcing visible. Gun mounting complete inside. Concrete construction, good overall condition. "(1)
<1> Kent Defence Research Group, 2024/5, Site recording form for the Maidstone 20th Century Defences Project, 065 (Digital archive). SKE56292.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE56292 Digital archive: Kent Defence Research Group. 2024/5. Site recording form for the Maidstone 20th Century Defences Project. 065.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Survey of Maidstone's 20th Century Military and Civil Defence Sites (EKE23349)
Record last edited
Nov 17 2025 3:01PM