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Building record TQ 75 SW 320 - Second World War pillbox south of Farleigh Lane
Summary
A Second World War pillbox stands at the edge of a field, north of the railway and south of Farleigh Lane. It formed part of the GHQ Line that ran along the river.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 7358 5369 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ75SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | MAIDSTONE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | MAIDSTONE, MAIDSTONE, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A Second World War pillbox stands at the edge of a field, north of the railway and south of Farleigh Lane. It formed part of the GHQ Line that ran along the river. Visible in 2018 and 2024
Concrete construction, brick faced, heavily overgrown, to open embrasures visible. Field of fire: 163 degrees South. Good overall condition (1)
<1> Kent Defence Research Group, 2024/5, Site recording form for the Maidstone 20th Century Defences Project (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.
Finds (0)
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
Aug 27 2024 10:20AM